You’re Allowed to Grieve During the Holidays

The holiday season often arrives wrapped in expectations of joy, celebration, and togetherness. But for many, it’s a season of grief—grief for people who have died, identities we’ve left behind, families that aren’t safe, or versions of life we hoped to have. If this time of year brings more ache than cheer, you’re not broken. You’re human.

Seasonal Support, Grief & LossEmelie DouglasNovember 17, 2025grief, holiday grief, chosen family, trauma-informed therapy, family estrangement, inclusive therapy, LGBTQ therapist Oregon, OHP therapy, therapy Portland Oregon, mental health support, identity-affirming therapy