I’ll be honest: I’m normally a Christmas person. But this year? I’m dreading it. Last Christmas Eve, my grandad died. So this year I’m not in the mood for Christmas. If you’re also dreading Christmas – because of grief, illness, a breakup, or simply not feeling festive – I want to share how I’m navigating it. How I’m balancing my feelings without dimming anyone else’s joy. And most importantly, the self-care practices I’m anchoring into so I can get through this season in one piece. Because if you’re not feeling festive, you’re not alone.