Well, Thanksgiving is done and we’ve survived Black Friday.

But we’re not through the holiday abyss yet.

Which means we’ll most likely be dreading the stress, craziness, and visions of perfection shoved down our throats.

For many of us, the holidays can feel dark, lonely, and stressful – especially if we are going through or recovering from divorce. And instead of looking forward to the beautiful decorations, the smell of baking pies, and the holiday songs on the radio, we instead may feel triggered into sadness.

So today, I wanted to give you all a few pointers to remember as you navigate the weeks surrounding the holidays.

You may be going through a divorce or recovering from divorce right now, but that doesn’t mean this season has to make you feel worse. Moving on from divorce and our previous lives does not mean that we cannot enjoy the holidays. In fact, we can even make them better than ever before when we remember the following.