Grief is what happens whenever we lose something that mattered. And if you have been moving through midlife -navigating a marriage ending, a friendship quietly dissolving, a sibling who turned out to be someone very different from who you needed them to be, a parent who is no longer capable of being a parent to you, a child whose life looks nothing like what you imagined - you may be carrying more grief than you have names for.

When we are met with loss in our life, we are overwhelmed with a wave of emotions. The time proceeding a death is filled with immense sadness, confusion, frustration, anger and sometimes regret. In addition to this, some people may find that they are experiencing anxiety but it’s a symptom that is more often overlooked.

Grieving during the holiday season can be difficult. If you are struggling with grief during what is supposed to be the happiest time of the year, then I encourage you to join me on healing through utilizing some of the measures I describe in this blog.