Welcome to our weekly advice column, courtesy of Grace: She’s the big sister who shares her own mistakes so you can avoid making them, the coworker who builds you up to ask for the raise you deserve, and the friend who is always happy to listen.
We all need someone like Grace in our corner. Submit your own questions here.
Dear Grace,
I’m living with depression and grief. In the last year, I experienced two losses and had a really hard time during holidays, birthdays, Mother’s and Father’s Day. I just cry sometimes for days, and it’s hard to come out of that dark place. I’ve been on a waiting list for a therapist for over a year, which only makes me feel more helpless. I need to find a way to keep my head above water. What do you suggest?
— Struggling outside of St. Pete
Dear Struggling,
Oh, friend. I wish I could give you a big hug. Losing someone you love can shake your whole world. You are not alone in facing depression and grief, and it often feels worse during holidays. We grow up seeing pictures of happy families, warm homes, and tables full of comfort food during this season. But the truth is, for many people, the holidays bring financial stress, grief, and loneliness.
Here are some ways you—and others going through the same thing—can get through this hard time of year…
