Episode 47: Navigating Big Christmas Feelings

Description

Episode Summary

In this episode of Sisters Social Call, Stacey and Krista explore the complex emotions surrounding the holiday season. They discuss personal experiences with Christmas, the impact of family dynamics, and the importance of setting boundaries to manage stress. The conversation highlights that even two sisters who shared Christmases can have very different memories and how they experienced Christmas.

They shared strategies and resources available for those struggling during this time. As always, they conclude the episode by checking in with each other through their Peaks, Pits, and Plans.

Keywords

Christmas, holiday emotions, family dynamics, self-care, mental health, traditions, financial stress, memories, joy, boundaries

Chapters

00:00 Navigating Holiday Emotions
03:48 Financial hardship growing up and impacts as an adult
07:28 Divorced parents and awkward Christmas memories
11:29 Appreciating family and how far we have come
15:12 Sisters get frustrated with each other about tricky Christmas emotions
16:53 Sadness and joyful emotions can coexist at Christmas
20:01 Setting Boundaries and Saying No
23:44 Mental Health Resources and Support
25:45 Peaks, pits, and plans

Resources

If you are employed and have health benefits program, check to see if counselling services are an available benefit. Some employers also have employee family assistance programs that offer counselling services.

Other resourecs:

24/7 Crisis Lines

988 Suicide Crisis Helpline – Call or text 988 anywhere in Canada
https://988.ca
Kids Help Phone – For youth up to age 29, call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868
https://kidshelpphone.ca

Mental Health Support & Information