When Christmas Feels Lost
When Christmas Feels Lost:Compassion for Those Facing Grief & Dickensian Wisdom Dear Reader, Comfort eating is a challenge for all of us at Christmas. This is the major comfort eating season, where it's built into our traditions. We have so many habits built up around Christmas eating. Traditions and habits can ALSO remind us of a lost relative or friend. The more we grow older, the more we're likely to associate Christmas with somebody that we've lost, or somebody that we haven't found yet. Welcome to the first of three Christmas podcasts, where I talk about the different feelings we have during the holiday season. Today, I focus on how it can be hard to deal with loss during Christmas. It can be tough if someone you love isn't there, if you had a difficult relationship, or if you just feel sad during this time of year. I want to support you and offer you permission to feel your grief. So, get cosy, find a quiet place, and let's attend to how you can heal.
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Underground Confidence Recovery
Shelley Treacher MA.BACP Accred
Core Recovery from Comfort Eating or Toxic Relationship
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