Why Do We Feel Depressed Around the Holidays?

Michelle talks about how difficult the winter holidays can feel when loving someone struggling with addiction, the top five things people like us worry about (and it's not the turkey stuffing) and how we have two choices - quit or double down on the "holiday magic" - both are perfectly acceptable. Plus, some loving advice she would tell her younger self.  If you are looking for community and want to connect in the comments - you can find Michelle and thousands of others on the Love Over Addiction blog here. Love Over Addiction Podcast: A free weekly podcast without sponsors or commercials. Michelle will share experiences, opinions, and resources and maybe interview with some experts or people in our community. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Audible. Love Over Addiction Newsletter: (MichelleAnderson.substack.com) receive an essay via email (this is the same content as the podcast, just in written form - if reading is your thing). It's also a place where you can comment and gain insight from other women in our community.  Michelle will be hanging around the comments, too. Subscribe here. Please keep in mind your name will appear if you comment, so please make up a name or use your first name only if you would like to protect your privacy. Love Over Addiction Instagram: Michelle says, "Not going to lie; my sabbatical from social media was lovely, but I think I've figured out some boundaries to help it feel slightly more healthy.  Let's give it a try:)" Follow her here. My Personal Instagram - Michelle Lisa Anderson: Building a community is the goal, "so I must be willing to share my life on social  - even if it terrifies me. If you're curious about my life, this is where you'll find it." Follow here My Facebook Page - Michelle Lisa Anderson: For all you Facebook lovers (hi, Mom!) Follow here Love Over Addiction Facebook Page - She will be posting here, too. Love Over Addiction YouTube:  Recordings of the Love Over Addiction podcast. Follow here.