If you're feeling confused, you're not alone. The grieving process isn't just about saying goodbye to the person who passed, the job lost, or something that will no longer be. It's about everything that changes, including how you connect with the people around you.

Many people tell me they feel like others expect them to “be happy” this time of year, even when their heart is heavy. That pressure alone can feel exhausting. “The most wonderful time of the year” is not most people’s truth.

It's one of the deepest pains we experience as humans, and understandably, it ripples through every part of our lives, including our relationships.