In this episode, we explore why the holidays feel heavier when you're grieving and why you absolutely have permission to say no. Using honest reflections, a relatable story, and practical boundary strategies, we make the compassionate case for protecting your peace this holiday season.
This episode offers:
- Why the holidays feel harder when you're grieving
- Making the case for saying no
- What makes saying "no" so hard
- What boundaries actually do for you and your healing
- How to know what to say "no" to
- How to communicate your boundaries
- What happens when you honor your limits and set boundaries
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or guilty for not wanting to participate in “holiday cheer,” this conversation will feel like a breath of relief.
📌 Resources & Links:
- Reach out to grab the replay of the Holiday Joy, Rewritten Grief Workshop where we create our Holiday Peace Plan. Navigate the holiday season with more peace and calm and less anxiety and overwhelm even in the midst of grief. Just type "Replay" in the DM and I'll get it right to you.
- Work with Kimberly → Check out our website
- Join our supportive community → Grief Support and Healing After Loss
If this episode resonated with you, please Like and Subscribe so we can be shown to more listeners. And share with someone you know who may be grieving or going through hard times.
You’re not broken. You’re grieving. And there’s space for that — even in this season. You’re not alone, and you don’t have to face the holidays without support.
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