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Holiday Harmony Holiday Harmony
.. even when life is messy
The holidays have a way of spilling into every corner of our lives: home, work, parenting, relationships, even our own sense of identity.
And while the season is often framed as joyful and magical, many people quietly experience the opposite: overwhelm, grief, divided loyalties, financial strain, loneliness, burnout, or the lingering impact of trauma
In workplaces, this shows up as emotional fatigue, distraction, irritability, or a drop in capacity
At home, it can look like overstimulation, dread, or the complicated dance of trying to meet expectations you may no longer have the energy, or emotional bandwidth, to carry
Recently, I had a conversation with TraumaIntegrated Practitioner, Louise Rellis from Anam Rural Youth, who works closely with young people navigating crisis. She reminded me that the holidays often highlight the gaps between what we wish life looked like and what it actually feels like.
Her insights are deeply relevant not only for families, but for leaders, colleagues, and communities who want to support one another with compassion
Whether you're co-parenting through the holidays, guiding kids who feel torn between homes, or simply trying to remain grounded while expectations rise all around you, please remember this:
✨ You’re allowed to set boundaries.
✨ You’re allowed to protect your peace.
✨ You’re allowed to ask for help.
✨ You’re allowed to redefine what the holidays look like for you
And just as importantly, your colleagues, friends, employees, and kids are navigating their own emotional landscapes, too
The most supportive thing we can offer one another this season is curiosity, kindness, and the space to show up as we are
You can read my full conversation with Louise in this issue.
I hope it brings comfort, clarity, and a reminder that you’re not walking this season alone.
With Warm Holiday Wishes, Deena
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Anna Hopaluk, Founder of My Friend Anna Cleaning Inc. | myfriendanna.ca
Annie Alport | Lawyer, Financial Coach, and the founder of Unbroke
Chantal Côté, Registered Psychologist & Teen Coach | pyramidpsychology.com
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Christina Gierus RN, MN, PN1, CSMC, PROSCI Certified | Founder of The Answer Redefined
Doug Pinder, Senior Wealth Advisor, Private Client Group at Raymond James Ltd
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Connie Kobylko, Joy Facilitator | Life Celebrant | conniekobylko.com
Jannette Anderson, Business Strategist, Founder of Bodacity, Maturepreneur Podcast Host
Lara Thomas, Soul Alignment Coach, Therapist & Intuitive Mentor | inspiredsoulsessions.com
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Michelle M. Garneau B.Sc., Registered Family Mediator | garneaumediati
Cyndy Morin, family lawyer, mediator and investigator | resolvelegalgroup.com
Diana Lowe, KC | Co-Lead of the Reforming the Family Justice System & Principal at Re-imagining Justice
Nicki Laberge, Founder of Healing You First Coaching
Stefani Seek, Love Coach, Bestselling Author, stefaniseek.com
I’MNOTBROKEN IAMBECOMING
There have been moments in my life when I felt like everything was falling apart when the world I knew dissolved right before my eyes. Divorce, loss, changes in health, financial strain, the uncertainty of starting over each of these life shifts arrived like uninvited guests. They walked in through my front door and took residence. Every one of them carried its own pain and discomfort, but also, over time, its own quiet wisdom.
For a long time, I believed those changes had broken me. I would stand in front of the mirror and see a woman I barely recognized her smile practiced, her eyes weary, her heart carrying a heaviness that words couldn’t touch. On the outside, she looked fine. Inside, she was just trying to find her footing or tearing apart at the seams.
But here’s the truth I’ve learned: I wasn’t broken. I was becoming.
The woman I am today is not the woman I was yesterday, and she won’t be the same woman I am tomorrow. We are always evolving learning, unlearning, growing. The beauty lies not in arriving somewhere perfect, but in celebrating the journey itself.
Sometimes, growth comes disguised as loss. Sometimes, the endings we resist are simply doorways to something far greater than we imagined
There was a time I looked at the woman in the mirror and didn’t recognize her She appeared polished, even composed, but inside I felt lost, cracked open, and scared Then one day, I looked deeper past the fatigue, past the doubts, past the layers of expectation and I caught a flicker of something familiar It was the truest essence of me Not the person everyone wanted me to be, not the woman holding it all together, but the one who was brave enough to feel it all That tiny spark whispered: You’re still here You’re still her
That was the moment I began to heal not by fixing myself, but by remembering myself
In my hardest seasons, I learned that healing doesn’t show up in big, dramatic moments It often begins quietly, one small, gentle step at a time
Each evening, I started writing down three “glimmers” little moments that made me smile or helped me feel better: the smell of coffee in the morning, sunlight through the kitchen window, a laugh shared with a friend, the warmth of my child’s hug
At first, I struggled to think of more than one or two. But slowly, these simple acts of noticing became the seeds of gratitude. And gratitude changed everything.
When we write down our glimmers, the pen becomes a bridge between our head and our heart. Gratitude turns ordinary days into extraordinary ones Over time, it retrains the mind to look for light even in the shadows I began to see the sunshine with new eyes
When life feels uncertain, our first instinct is often to search for answers outside ourselves We look for advice, validation, or a plan But true healing begins when we start trusting our own inner compass
For me, that meant quieting the noise the doubts, the what-ifs, the fear and listening to the softer voice within The one that whispers, You already know
Trusting my intuition has led me to opportunities, connections, and even small miracles that logic alone could never have orchestrated I learned to ask for what I wanted and the Universe often responded with something even better
As a single mom, I once stopped at a flower shop and asked if they had a single discarded bloom I could take home—just something to brighten my day. I didn’t have the money to buy flowers; every penny went to providing for my daughters. The owner smiled and handed me a tiny posy of flowers, gifted freely. That small act of kindness became a reminder that beauty still exists, that the world can be generous when we open ourselves to receive
FINDING LIGHT IN THE SEASON
The holidays can be beautiful, but for many, this time of year also brings a mix of emotions. Whether someone is navigating grief, caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, rebuilding life after a major change, or simply trying to stay grounded, gentle support can make all the difference.
For this winter issue, we’ve gathered some of our most impactful holiday resources: articles that speak to resilience, compassion, and hope We’re here to help you find exactly what you need, whether that’s comfort, clarity, or a moment of peace.
This curated collection is meant to remind you that you are not alone, and that support does exist, right at your fingertips
The holidays don’t erase our challenges, but they do remind us of something important - even in seasons of change, there is still room for gentleness, connection, and small moments of joy.
Healing isn’t loud; it grows quietly in the spaces where we choose compassion for ourselves and others.
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