FINDING HOPE IN THE MIDDLE OF LIFE'S UPS AND DOWNS
Kimberly MeyerSetting boundaries during the holidays isn’t selfish — it’s necessary for healing because all the holiday stuff can feel like too much pressure on an already-broken heart. So today, I want to make the case for why your “no” is not only okay… it’s essential.
Kimberly MeyerI’ll be honest… gratitude feels complicated when you’re grieving. So, I want to make the case for gratitude in grief. Not as a bypass, not as a "feel good" platitude, but as one of the most powerful emotional, spiritual, and neurological tools God has given us.
Kimberly MeyerThe holidays are supposed to be joyful. A time for family and traditions. But when you’re grieving, they can feel like a minefield because there are many reminders of who is missing. And instead of feeling festive, you’re dreading the holidays.
Kimberly MeyerThe holidays are supposed to be filled with joy and tradition. But after loss, those traditions can feel complicated. I remember the first Thanksgiving without my son. I found myself stuck on one question: Should I make the stuffing or not?
Kimberly MeyerYou’re doing your best to make it through the day. Maybe you got out of bed. Maybe you didn’t. You answered texts. Smiled when you needed to. But inside? You're unraveling. So you ask: “Why does everyone else seem okay while I still feel like a mess?”
Kimberly MeyerWhen you're deep in grief, healing can feel impossible. Sometimes even the idea of "healing" might feel like a betrayal of your love. But through my own journey, I've discovered three core foundations that make healing possible.
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