Matthew Barnes+FollowWhen Holidays Hurt: Finding Light AgainNot everyone is feeling the holiday cheer—some of us are missing loved ones and feeling that empty seat at the table. This piece hit me hard: grief and gratitude can actually exist together. Even when the season stings, we can hold onto faith, memories, and the people still with us. It’s okay to cry and laugh in the same breath. Let’s reach out to anyone hurting this year and remember: thank God for what we have left. #Religion #GriefAndGratitude #HolidayFeels30Share