by Paula Stephens | Grief, Grieving, Holiday, Holidays, Inspiration, Personal Growth, Uncategorized
I lost my Dad on Christmas Eve when I was just 16. The next year my Mom, Grandma, and I took our holiday grief on vacation and found ourselves on a beach in Hawaii for the holiday season. It was a great way to break with the traditions and memories none of us wanted...
by Paula Stephens | Behavior Change, Forgiveness, Gratitude, Grief, Grieving, Holidays, Inspiration, Love Yourself, Personal Growth, Resilience, Vulnerability
Growing up Christmas Eve was the day Santa delivered our gifts. Yes, in my family someone always dressed up as Santa and delivered the gifts on Christmas Eve. So, for a child, this was the day that created lasting memories. Like the year we suspected Santa was Grandad...
