When Grief Meets The Holidays, Grace Walks With You

Send us Fan MailThe lights are bright, but your heart might not be. We gathered around a hard truth: the holidays can amplify loss, whether it’s a loved one who’s gone, a relationship that ended, or plans that never took shape. From the first pang of seeing an empty chair to the quiet dread of a calendar packed with cheer you don’t feel, we name the ache and offer a path toward peace that doesn’t demand you pretend.I share my own journey through separation and divorce, and how that first Christmas turned joy into a knot in my chest. That honesty opens space to talk about what helps: anchoring our confidence in Christ when circumstances don’t change overnight, and letting Emmanuel—God with us—be more than a lyric. We lean on Scripture that refuses to flinch, especially the promise that nothing can separate us from the love of God. Not death, not the past, not the heavy swirl of December.We also get practical. If you’re carrying grief, we offer gentle rhythms that protect your heart: release nonessential traditions, curate quieter moments, and make room to remember without apologizing. If you’re thriving this season, we challenge you to notice who fades into the edges. Look for patterns, ask before acting, and offer presence without pressure. Sometimes love looks like a short visit, a warm meal, or a single sentence that says, I see you. And when words fail, we let prayer hold the room—asking for shalom, for strength, and for the courage to see small mercies.If the season is heavy, you’re not broken; you’re human. Press play for encouragement, practical support, and a steady reminder that you are held. If this resonates, subscribe, leave a review, and share this with someone who needs a gentle companion through the holidays.Support the showColette’s BioColette Christopher (Lawrence) is an author, dynamic motivator, life coach, and personal development Trainer. She is the author of the book Positioned for Purpose: The Journey and its accompanying devotional and Journal.She dived headfirst into her passion and purpose of impacting women's lives throughmotivation, empowerment, and encouragement. She believes in using the gifts God has given her to help women be who God has called them to be, to see God in their story, and to live their life's purpose.Your Call to ActionRate and Review the show here : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/positioned-for-purpose-conversations-with-colette-marie/id1753166932Email: [email protected] your book HEREAbout Me: LEARN MORE HERE