Episode 59 | The "flat" holiday season: When nothing's the same after child loss

Navigating the Holidays After Child LossWhen the world glows with festive lights, the heart of a grieving parent feels only darkness. This holiday season, you might be struggling to find joy, and that is okay.In this tender and honest episode of the Silent Grief Podcast, we acknowledge the stark reality of facing the holidays after the loss of a child. We dive deep into four key truths that can help frame your experience:

1. Nothing Will Ever Be the Same: Accepting that the 'old' way of celebrating is gone and creating space for new, gentle traditions.
2. You Are Different Now: Understanding and validating the profound change grief has wrought in you, and giving yourself permission to show up differently this year.
3. Life Feels 'Flat': We discuss the emotional numbness and exhaustion that often accompany acute grief, especially during times of forced celebration.
4. Set Small, Achievable Goals: Practical, compassionate advice for taking the season one moment, one day, one small step at a time.

This episode offers solace and validation, reminding you that grief is the price of deep love, and you don't have to pretend to be okay.

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