As much as the holiday season can be beautiful, it can also feel incredibly complex for many people. These days often arrive as quiet reminders of time moving forward, catching us off guard and stirring emotions we didn’t expect. Sitting at the table and noticing who is missing. Thinking back to last year, when life looked so different. What begins as simple remembrance can easily drift into deep sadness, right in the middle of a season that’s supposed to feel cheerful and light. If this is something you’re feeling this year, I want you to know there is room for you here—and that you are far from alone. It’s completely natural for happiness and grief to exist side by side. Feeling joy doesn’t erase the sadness, and feeling sad doesn’t take away from the joy. Both can be true at once. And perhaps that’s one of the most important truths to hold onto during this season: it’s okay to feel both joy and sorrow together. Welcome the moments of happiness without guilt, a...
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