Christmas

Christmas decoration, a star and bells on the left side and the title Coping With Grief At Christmas on Journeyofsmiley on the right side of the picture

What Grievers Find Helpful: How to Get Through Christmas Grief?  

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A few years ago, I visited a Christmas market with my husband and friends. As the familiar tune of “This is the most wonderful time of the year…” played, the wave of grief hit me. My mum and I used to visit markets together every Christmas. In that moment, surrounded by holiday cheer, I realized …

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Christmas lights and a lantern with a red bow and on the left from the image is written have yourself a merry gentle Christmas on the Journeyofsmiley blog

Top Mental Health and Wellbeing Tips This Christmas Holiday

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This year has been all about connections for me. I have worked together with many different people, created a manual for those experiencing trauma or going through hard times, had the opportunity to share my words on several podcasts and blog posts and found time to write a few devotionals. This, however, wouldn’t have been …

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