for anyone finding Christmas more painful than comforting - please know this truth. You are not weak. You are not broken. You are not failing. You are a parent who loved deeply and continues to love still. Surviving this is not small.

Christmas often stirs a mix of emotions. For parents who have faced the heartbreaking loss of a child, this time can be particularly tough. Familiar sights and sounds that once sparked joy can now be painful reminders of a profound absence.