When Grief Takes a Seat

The holidays have a way of making everything louder.

The music.
The gatherings.
The traditions.
The expectations.

And if you're grieving… your grief gets louder too.
Not just sad, not just heavy—present.
Like another guest at the table you didn’t invite but can’t ignore.

This week, I’m talking about that very thing:

✨ Why grief “takes a seat” at the holiday table
✨ The ritual that’s kept me grounded for 15 years
✨ Why the “empty chair” isn’t actually empty
✨ And a simple Grief Recipe exercise to help you honor what you’re carrying this season

Because here’s what I’ve learned after 15 years of grieving my brother:

The chair isn’t empty.

Your grief sits there with you… right beside your love, your memories, and your courage.
It comes with you. It fills the room. It deserves to be honored.

Whatever this season brings…tears, laughter, heaviness, a moment of joy, all of it is part of the love that’s still here.

That love doesn’t disappear at the holidays.
It travels with you.
It sits beside you.
It belongs.

If you're heading into this season feeling the ache of who's missing or the pressure to “be festive,” this video will give you grounding and support.

watch this Week's Video “when grief takes a seat:

Need a little more support this season?

If this week is bringing up a lot, you’re not alone in that. Here are a few ways you can get support if you need it:

🖤 Free Grief Guide
“You’re Not Crazy, You’re Grieving” — a gentle check-in tool to help you navigate the emotional waves of this season. Get it here:

🖤 1:1 Support
If you’re moving through grief, loss, or a major life transition and want a space to feel what you feel and rebuild at your own pace, you can schedule a free connection call here.

🖤 Weekly support on YouTube
I’m sharing new tools, reflections, and conversations all holiday season.
Subscribe if you want more grounding and companionship in the weeks ahead. Watch more here:

You don’t have to hide what you’re carrying.

And you’re allowed to make space for your grief and your love at the same table.

Take care of your heart this season. 🖤