The holidays can be quite tough for those of us who are grieving. It can be a very lonely time and also very triggering. 

Normal day to day life can be a good distraction from the loneliness of grief. But during the festive period/holidays, everyone retreats to family and friends. The holidays are yet another stark reminder that there is an empty seat at the table.  

Then there is the bag of emotions. Each emotion is seemingly amplified. You might feel sad because your loved one is gone, then anger because why are they gone, why did they have to die. Or you might feel guilt at having a good time while your loved one is gone, because why should you be having fun while they're gone. 

In this episode, we seat with Martin Maina (Babja), my oldest friend of 30years, to navigate grieving during the holidays. We also share tips that have worked for us on how to get through the holidays and finally share some tips on how you can show up for your grieving friend during the holidays.  

As always, let us know if you relate to any of the things mentioned. We are happy to hear your tips too on how you get through the holidays.