Are you experiencing some post-holiday lows?

Dear Courageous One,

Have you ever experienced the post-holiday lows that followed the happy holiday highs? 

Well I certainly did this year. Yesterday, it all hit me. I had three major losses this year. First my mom’s mom who was the matriarch of our family and my second mom back in January. The second was my cousin back in August who left us all way too soon. And the third was my dad’s mom, another matriarch of our family, in November. 

But life carries on, right?

Especially around the holiday season, we must and will carry on for the young ones, for our children, to keep the cheer and cherished moments alive. 

I share this with you not to dampen the mood or to tell my sad story, but to honor those who’ve had similar experiences this year or maybe in the past. 

It’s so easy to simply carry on and push aside our feelings. To sugar coat our sadness with tinsel and a little holiday cheer. But once the holidays are over, then what? We’re left to deal with ourselves, our unwanted feelings, the added weight of the woes we feel in our heart. 

Today, as we take a breath between celebrations, I encourage you to take some time to feel your feelings. 

I took my time yesterday to meditate, journal, cry and even laugh a little. And most important, I kept telling myself to breathe. 

If you’re feeling a little blue this weekend, know that you’re not alone. And if you need a space to share your feelings, simply hit reply. 

Until next time, keep questioning, keep challenging, and above all, keep loving fiercely.

Yours Truly,

Your Marriage Mindshift Coach

P.S. Make sure to let your spouse know if you’re feeling a bit blue this weekend. Denver thought I was mad at him yesterday when in fact, I was just sad from reflecting on 2024 and all that happened.