Christmas is often sold as joyful, magical, and full of togetherness, but that’s not everyone’s reality.
In this episode, I’m talking honestly about what it’s like to navigate the holidays without the Hallmark ending: being a parent of adult children who don’t always show appreciation, experiencing loneliness and loss, and learning the difference between longing and acceptance.
This isn’t a sad episode, and it’s not a motivational one either. It’s a grounded, compassionate conversation for anyone who feels invisible during the holidays, who’s in survival mode, or who’s simply doing the best they can to get through December.
If you’ve ever felt pressure to perform happiness this time of year, this episode is for you. You’re not broken. You’re not failing. And you’re not alone.
