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Why the Holidays Feel Heavy (Even When You’ve Left)

Why the Holidays Feel Heavy (Even When You’ve Left)

Update: 2025-12-10
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This episode explores what happens when the holidays don’t feel magical—when they instead trigger memories of tension, performance, and survival. I reflect on how November and December can awaken body memories of chaos, control, and grief, even years after leaving an abusive relationship.

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Why the Holidays Feel Heavy (Even When You’ve Left)

Why the Holidays Feel Heavy (Even When You’ve Left)

Jessica Knight