by Jaime Cara | Dec 14, 2025 | Grief and Loss
The holiday season can amplify complex emotions in unexpected ways. Even for those who have been navigating loss for some time, grief triggers during the holidays can surface suddenly. You may be hesitant to engage in certain traditions or angry about having to...
by Jaime Cara | Nov 12, 2025 | Grief and Loss
When a loved one is struggling, it’s natural to want to be helpful. You don’t want to see someone you care about in pain, and you don’t want to do the wrong thing. During a hard time, it’s common to say, Let me know if you need anything! This...
by Jaime Cara | Jan 18, 2025 | Grief and Loss
For many people, grief during the winter season can feel especially charged. The days are shorter, the weather is colder, and the winter holiday season often feels like a bag of mixed emotions. If you’re experiencing grief this time of year, you’re not...
by Jaime Cara | Dec 14, 2023 | Grief and Loss
I think about grief a lot these days, especially when it comes grief during the holidays. I lost my dad recently, and I remember how painful that first year was in trying to adjust to a new normal. I couldn’t wrap my mind around how I would manage being “festive and...
