Welcome to the first of three Christmas podcasts, where I talk about the different feelings we have during the holiday season. Today, I focus on how it can be hard to deal with loss during Christmas. It can be tough if someone you love isn't there, if you had a difficult relationship, or if you just feel sad during this time of year. I want to support you and give you permission to feel your grief. I'll share stories, talk about love and grief, offer tips for taking care of yourself during the holidays, and I'll end with a moving and meaningful Dickensian Christmas story. So, get cosy, find a quiet place, and let's attend to how we can heal. Citations Coping with Memories of Grief and Loss at Christmas - Lyn Reed https://welldoing.org/article/coping-with-memories-grief-loss-christmas ‘It’s Ok that you’re not OK” - Megan Devine Charles Dickens ' What Christmas is as we Grow Older' http://www.free-short-stories.org.uk/charles-dickens-what-christmas-is-as-we-grow-older.htm Another podcast you may like: Coping with GRIEF Or Loss https://www.buzzsprout.com/1397278/9481890-coping-with-grief-or-loss.mp3?download=true Support the show Want Shelley's Comfort Eating Recovery Starter Kit? Subscribe here for 'Comfort Eating Recovery Starter Kit' Have a question or comment? [email protected] If this podcast helped you, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts