The holidays are often described as joyful. It’s the season of celebration, family and warmth. But for many people, this time of year can also reopen feelings of grief and loss. If you’re finding the season harder than expected, you are not alone.

Grief is deeply personal, and there’s no “right way” to navigate it. If it feels heavier right now, that’s completely normal. Whether a loss is recent or from years ago, the holidays can amplify and resurface those emotions in unexpected ways.

The holidays stir up powerful reminders — family traditions and gatherings, empty seats at the dinner table and cultural expectations to feel cheerful. For many, when those moments collide with the absence of someone important, the sadness, loneliness or even guilt can hit all over again but intensified d

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