Dear Friend,
As the holidays approach, you may feel torn. On one hand, gratitude is everywhere—family gatherings, blessings counted, joyful traditions. On the other hand, your grief sits beside you, aching for what is missing.
You don’t have to choose between them. Gratitude and grief can coexist. You can give thanks for what you have while still honoring what you’ve lost. You can smile and still carry sadness. Both belong.
This season, give yourself permission to feel it all. Gratitude doesn’t erase grief—and grief doesn’t erase gratitude. Together, they tell the fullness of your story.
With warmth,
Alishia
