“When Holidays Hurt”
Understanding the Emotional and Mental Battle of Grief During the Holiday Season
By Dr. Michelle L. Allen
The holiday season is marketed as “the most wonderful time of the year,” yet for those grieving, it often becomes the most painful. What others experience as joy, celebration, and connection, grieving hearts often experience as absence, silence, memory, and emotional pressure.
Holiday Grief Survival Kit Workbook
When the holidays hurt, hope is still possible.
If you or someone you love is struggling with grief during this season, the Holiday Grief Survival Kit is designed to provide emotional support, guided healing tools, and reminders that you are not alone.
Inside, you’ll discover practical strategies, reflective exercises, and faith-centered encouragement to help you navigate the emotional and mental battle of grief—especially when the world expects you to celebrate.
Give yourself permission to heal.
