Grieving During the Holidays: When Joy and Sorrow Coexist

The holidays are often painted as joyful, bright, and magical, but for anyone grieving, they can feel heavy, complicated, and painfully lonely. In this episode, we open up about what it’s really like to face the holiday season without our mothers, sharing both our professional insights as mental health providers and our personal stories of loss. We talk openly about the emotional realities of grief during a time that pressures us to “be merry,” explore why this season can intensify feelings of longing, and offer compassionate, realistic coping strategies listeners can use to support themselves. From setting boundaries to creating rituals of remembrance, we discuss the small, meaningful ways to get through the holidays while honoring both love and loss. This episode is a reminder that if this season feels hard for you, you’re not alone, and it’s okay to show up exactly as you are.   Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhyDoPeopleDoThat   Visit our website: https://whydopeopledothat.com/   If you'd like to contact Stacy and Heather or learn more about their practices, visit the following sites: Long Island Counseling Services - www.longislandcounselingservices.com District Support Services - www.districtsupportservices.com  ADHD Training Center - www.adhdtrainingcenter.com     Follow the "Why Do People Do That?" Podcast on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whydopeopledothatpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569908326130 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whydopeopledothatpodcast   This episode was produced at Press Record Studios in NYC:  www.pressrecordstudios.com