52. Gratitude Doesn't Cancel Grief - Both Can Sit at the Same Table

Gratitude Doesn’t Cancel Grief — Both Can Sit at the Same Table

If the holidays bring up more than you expected… my friend, you’re not alone. As Thanksgiving kicks off “the season of all the things,” it’s completely normal to feel grateful and not okay at the same time.

In this episode, Del shares a tender, honest look at how gratitude and grief can coexist without competing — especially during a season that magnifies family dynamics, memories, loneliness, joy, and everything in between. You’ll also hear gentle, practical suggestions for navigating Thanksgiving (with others or on your own), plus a grounding faith reflection to anchor your heart.

Whether you’re excited for this week, dreading it, or simply exhausted by it, you’re welcome here.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why gratitude and grief can coexist without cancelling each other
• How Thanksgiving kicks off an emotional season full of mixed feelings
• Why family dynamics, loss, and expectations feel heavier this week
• How to navigate gatherings, tension, or being alone
• A gentle faith reminder that God meets you in the “both/and”
• A grounding journal prompt to help you check in with your heart

Journal Prompt:

“What emotions are sitting at my table this season — and what do they need from me?”

Resources & Next Steps

• 💡 Grab your free guide: 26 Ruthlessly Intentional Tactics for 2026 — designed to help you stay centered, grounded, and supported throughout this holiday season and beyond. [LINK]
• 📖 Grab your copy of the Bounce Back Journal [HERE]
• ✨ Visit the Website to stay connected [HERE]