#225// When the Holidays Hurt: Building a Plan for Peace After Child Loss

You want to feel peace again, but the moment holiday plans start taking shape, your heart feels heavy. The noise, the expectations, the questions from others—it all stirs something deep inside you that's hard to explain. You're not imagining it, and you're not weak. Grief changes how your heart experiences this season. In this episode, you'll learn how to recognize the emotional pressure points that often surface during the holidays and what they're really trying to tell you. You'll discover how to set realistic expectations, give yourself permission to slow down, and invite God's calm into places that still ache. Inside this conversation, you'll discover: Why certain moments feel heavier this time of year—and how to name them What your body and emotions are revealing about your grief How to create small, intentional rhythms that protect your peace Faith-based ways to shift from survival into surrender If you've been bracing yourself for the holidays, take a breath and listen in. You don't have to carry the weight of this season alone—God's presence is big enough to hold both your sorrow and your peace. Grief Mentor Services ✨ Holiday Flash Offer — Peace for the Holidays A special 1:1 Grief Mentor Session to help you prepare your heart for the season ahead. Through November 22, book your Holiday sale session and receive my new printable guide: Peace for the Holidays — A Simple Plan for Grieving Moms 👉 Book your session:Here Free Support Group  Say your child's name, be seen, and receive gentle guidance with others who understand. 💙 Join the group: Here Free Resources  Survival Guide • Masterclass Day-1 (reply for Day-2) • Worship Playlist • Weekly newsletter • Blog • Podcast (Tues & Sat) 📚 See all free resources: Here — Teresa, Your Grief Mentor