The holiday season — this time of year — can be filled with so much pressure. Pressure around getting the right gift for folks, having the money to get gifts and having enough food and the time to prepare those holiday meals. But even greater is the pressure to feel happy, loving and, of course, loved.
The emotional pressure to feel loved, accepted by others and like we really belong can sometimes be the hardest part of this season. Sometimes we can have the feeling that everyone but us is surrounded by family and friends, feeling a sense of belonging and being loved. ...