The Holidays After Loss: Year One, Two & Three
From Not My Timeline · 00:16:24
Show by MaKela Allen
I'm heading into my third holiday season as a widow, and I can tell you that each year has felt completely different.The first year, I was honestly just trying to survive. The second year was somehow even harder. And now, going into year three, I'm realizing how much has changed, including the things I'm no longer willing to put myself or my kids through just because it's the holidays.Because when you're grieving and raising kids who are grieving too, there's no taking a break from any of it. And sometimes the smallest holiday traditions are the ones that hit you the hardest.This week, I'm sharing some of the moments that have shaped our holidays over the last three years, what I've learned about protecting our peace, and why I've stopped feeling guilty about doing things differently.And if you have someone in your life who's grieving this holiday season, we're talking about how you can actually show up for them, because sometimes the smallest gestures mean the most.The holidays can be beautiful and really freaking hard at the same time. Both can be true. 🤍This is a Media Socialites Production.
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