Navigating Holidays Without Your Kids: Tips for Divorced Parents
In this special pre-holiday episode, originally featured on both 'Pulling Threads' and the 'Women Navigating Divorce' Facebook group, we address the challenges of navigating holidays without your kids post-divorce. Understand the emotional complexities and gain tools to stay anchored, present, and connected to your children even when they're not physically with you. From mindfulness strategies to creating rituals of connection, learn how to cope with feelings of guilt and loneliness. Host Cindy shares personal insights and practical suggestions to support parents during this difficult transition. Stay tuned for additional resources, including a guided meditation to calm your nervous system.
00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Episode
01:02 Coping with Holiday Separation
02:55 Personal Experience and Empathy
04:34 Naming the Pain and Fears
06:57 Mindfulness and Grounding Techniques
08:31 Creating Rituals of Connection
11:01 Compassion and Self-Talk
12:14 Final Thoughts and Support
