3-3-Divorce and Adult Children: Navigating the Holidays

Strong Women Bright Future

Are you tired of managing change since your gray divorce? What if I told you this holiday season could be more about joy and connection? Something to actually look forward to? Discover how to create meaningful moments with your adult children—even during this challenging life transition.

“The holidays may look different now, but every challenge is an invitation to rediscover what truly matters.” - Pat

Here’s what’s inside:

• How to set intentions for the holidays that align with your new season of life.

• Tips for communicating openly and compassionately with your adult children about plans and preferences.

• Ideas for creating fresh traditions that bring joy and connection to your family.

• Why focusing on quality time matters more than trying to do it all.

• Simple self-care practices to help you stay grounded and resilient throughout the season.

Key Takeaways -

• Open communication can ease the stress of planning holiday gatherings and help strengthen bonds with your children.
• Creating new traditions can turn a time of transition into an opportunity for connection and joy.
• Practicing self-care and setting boundaries ensures you have the emotional resilience to enjoy the season fully.

“The holiday season is a perfect time to reflect on our blessings and seek out ways to make life better for those around us.” ~ Unknown

“Now is not the time to think of what you do not have. Think of what you can do with what there is.” ~ Ernest Hemingway

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