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Reimagining Christmas When the One You Pictured Does Not Exist

Reimagining Christmas When the One You Pictured Does Not Exist

Update: 2025-12-17
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There is often a version of Christmas we carry in our heads. Quiet. Cozy. Predictable. The kind that feels comforting but somehow never shows up in real life.

In this episode, I talk about the grief that can surface when the Christmas you imagined does not exist and how common that experience is, especially for special needs moms. Between medical needs, disrupted routines, and the sheer weight of caregiving, the holidays can feel very different than what we expected.

I share a simple framework I use to help reimagine seasons like this one. We talk about noticing when expectations are quietly hurting us, releasing the version of Christmas that no longer fits, and intentionally generating something new from the life we are actually living.

This episode is an invitation to stop chasing a picture that causes pain and to create a version of Christmas that feels more honest, grounded, and possible.

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Reimagining Christmas When the One You Pictured Does Not Exist

Reimagining Christmas When the One You Pictured Does Not Exist

Kara Ryska