Resources to get through the Christmas holidays

The upcoming Christmas holidays are for many people the symbol of joy, laughter and family. But for some of us it will feel like an emotional battle field where we feel overwhelmed by grief and loneliness. Some of you might be alone for the first time after a divorce, missing your children or trying to co-parent with your ex. Or perhaps you are dreading for the Christmas with your abusive partner or parent. What ever your situation is then I hope that you will find some emotional strength by listening to the podcasts below. I have listed the ones that I personally like and the material is not intended to be a substitute for clinical care.

Loneliness and grief

Beth Kempton -  Dealing with sadness, loneliness and grief at Christmas https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s1-ep9-dealing-with-sadness-loneliness-and-grief/id1537869969?i=1000502690110

Beth Kempton - The Calm Christmas Podcast https://open.spotify.com/episode/7JfUpJCOM7obXXfvkINeTC?si=2103fcfe89194ea1

Relatives to a person with narcissistic behavior

Caronline Strawson - Narcissistic Abuse Healing Meditation for Christmas & The Holidays https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/narcissistic-abuse-healing-meditation-for-christmas/id1527479270?i=1000680628241 

Caronline Strawson - Navigating The Narcissist At Christmas & The Holidays https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/navigating-the-narcissist-at-christmas-the-holidays/id1527479270?i=1000679070311 

Tony Overbay - Twas the Season of Emotional Strain: Merry Narcissistic Christmas and Happy Emotionally Immature New Year! https://blubrry.com/wakinguptonarcissism/139965704/twas-the-season-of-emotional-strain-merry-narcissistic-christmas-and-happy-emotionally-immature-new-year/