What do you do when the holidays don’t look the way you imagined? When you're not surrounded by family, when you don't have a village, or when traditions feel more painful than joyful?

In this episode, I share a personal story of a holiday spent alone—a season filled with estrangement, confusion, and a deep sense of abandonment. But it also became the season where I learned the power of acceptance, planning ahead, and choosing to create meaning even when no one else invites you to it.

We talk about:
• When loneliness feels like rejection
• Grieving the family or traditions you hoped for
• Why planning ahead is emotional self-care
• Simple ways to create comfort, even if you’re spending the day alone
• The mindset shift from “just surviving” to “learning to thrive”

Being alone doesn't mean you're forgotten. Sometimes it means you are in a season of rebuilding, growing, and learning to stand beautifully on your own.

You are not alone in your loneliness.

If this episode speaks to you, share it with someone who may need a little extra comfort this season.