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Dealing with Loss at Christmas: When the Holidays Don't Feel the Same

Dealing with Loss at Christmas: When the Holidays Don't Feel the Same

Update: 2025-12-231
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We tell ourselves Christmas and the holidays are supposed to be joyful — full of warmth, family, and meaning. And they are. But they also have a way of bringing grief, loneliness, and unmet expectations to the surface, especially when you’ve experienced loss of loved ones.




In this episode, Kent and I talk honestly about why Christmas can feel heavy for some, how expectations shape our suffering, and why letting go of the “perfect picture” can open the door to meaningful holidays. If this Christmas feels hard for you, you’re not alone. Heres how to make it better.




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Dealing with Loss at Christmas: When the Holidays Don't Feel the Same

Dealing with Loss at Christmas: When the Holidays Don't Feel the Same

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