Why Holidays Hit Hard After Life Changes

We all know the script: Holidays are supposed to feel warm, familiar, and comforting. We see it on the Hallmark movies, we hear it in the carols. But what happens when that script no longer matches your reality? Perhaps your life has undergone a significant change—a divorce, a profound loss, a major relocation, or an unexpected shift in identity. When that happens, the holidays no longer feel like a cozy blanket. They can feel like grief wrapped in glitter. Tonight, we are tackling this head-on: Nothing is wrong with you if the holidays don't feel the same anymore. In fact, that's completely normal."