In past years, the Christmas holiday season may have been a time of great anticipation and excitement …
but this year, the prospect of facing the holidays without your mate may cause anxiety and dread.
You are not alone in these feelings.
At DivorceCare, we have compiled practical ideas and words of encouragement and comfort to help you face the holiday season. These suggestions are from people who have experienced separation and/or divorce and have found ways during the holidays …
- to cope
- to build new traditions
- to take care of themselves physically, emotionally and spiritually
- to help others in need
- to focus on the true meaning of the holiday season
We invite you to read and download the following articles. We pray that they will be of help to you this holiday season.
Happy Single Holiday
The holidays can be difficult, and even painful—especially when we desire to spend them with someone special. The temptation to feel incomplete, discouraged or even depressed can be overwhelming.
Celebrating Christmas in Single Parent Homes
This article will spark your imagination and hopefully touch your heart as to what your role is in your own single parent home and in the lives of many of your single parent friends and their children.
When You Dread the Holidays
Having gone through divorce herself, this author shares healthy ways she has discovered for single people to cope with the apprehension of the looming holidays.
Walking through the Holidays
Asking yourself the questions in this article can help you to identify and face the specific feelings and concerns you have about the coming holidays.
Survival Tips for Handling the Holidays
Practical ideas for surviving the deep loneliness and pain you may be experiencing this holiday season.
Preparing for Christmas … after the Separation or Divorce
Take care of yourself physically … celebrate Christmas in a simple manner … serve others in need … Connect with a DivorceCare group.
The Wind Chime That Changed Christmas
For this single parent family it was the first Christmas without the other parent. How could a wind chime make a difference? Read about how it changed this family’s time together.
Connecting with People Helps Too!
At DivorceCare, you can find hope, discover help and experience healing in a safe place where others understand the emotions, fears and confusion you may be experiencing this holiday season. If you are not part of a DivorceCare divorce recovery support group program, visit www.divorcecare.org or call 800-489-7778 to find a group near you.
