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Navigating the Festivities
If you are struggling in the lead-up to Christmas and New Year — or the festive season in general — please know that this is OK, and it’s also completely normal. This time of year can be especially hard for families missing someone so deeply loved and longed for.
Be gentle with yourself. Do what feels right for you and your family. You are allowed to step back, slow down, or take a break from being “merry,” even when others may expect you to be.
If you’re looking for support during the festive season, scroll down to explore the resources available below. The links take you to specific episodes and videos, created to help make the coming weeks feel a little more manageable if you’re finding things tough.
Be gentle with yourself. Do what feels right for you and your family. You are allowed to step back, slow down, or take a break from being “merry,” even when others may expect you to be.
If you’re looking for support during the festive season, scroll down to explore the resources available below. The links take you to specific episodes and videos, created to help make the coming weeks feel a little more manageable if you’re finding things tough.
Still Parents Podcast
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The guys Ryan, Matt and Dan released an episode in the lead up to Christmas 2022. Episide 41 The guys share their thoughts and memories on dealing with grief at Christmas. In the Lead up to Christmas 2023 Ryan and Matt have also shared their thoughts on how they have honoured their children over the Christmas period. You can find a 2023 Christmas Special HERE- and the link to the 2024 Christmas episode HERE. Stay tuned for a 2025 Chrismtas episode.
Guys and Grief Podcast- Featuring Sad Dads Club
Season 2 Final- Guys and Grief Podcast are joined by The Sad Dads Club. They jump right into a discussion about the holidays after a loss of a child, then explore the challenges of navigating the difficult holidays especially when family and friends seem so happy. Listen in Here.
The lads released their 2024 Christmas Special 'The 12 'Feels' of Christmas' in 2024
Dad Still Standing
Matt and Liam spend the episode 'Navigating the Nativities' chatting through all their tips on how to navigate the nativities and sidestep the Santas. While amazing and full of spirit, Christmas and other seasonal holidays can also cause a lot of emotional pain.
The boys Matt and Liam dropped their 2023 Christmas Episode Feliz NaviDads on the 22nd of December 2023, and their 2024 Episode " You're a mean one Mr Grief'' before Christmas last year.
The Miscarriage Dad/ Dad Always
Kelly Jean-Philippe is The Miscarriage Dad, who has transformed into Dad Always
In his latest Youtube Video he discusses coping with grief during festive times and shares tips on how to be better equipped along your grief journey throughout this holiday season. There is also tips on how you can honour your living child and your Grief.How To Cope With Grief During The Holidays
Be kind to yourself this festive season. If things feel heavy and you need support, help is always available.
Red Nose offers a 24/7 Bereavement Support Line for parents and families. Bears of Hope offers a Dads Peer Supported WhatsApp Group and you can also find a list of other 24/7 Australian support services HERE.
You don’t have to carry this on your own.
Red Nose offers a 24/7 Bereavement Support Line for parents and families. Bears of Hope offers a Dads Peer Supported WhatsApp Group and you can also find a list of other 24/7 Australian support services HERE.
You don’t have to carry this on your own.