For some people, Christmas feels warm, joyful, and full of connection. For others, it can feel painfully lonely. If you’re facing Christmas after a bereavement, if you’re isolated from family, if you’re estranged, or if you simply don’t have anyone to spend the holiday with — this time of year can highlight a kind of loneliness that sits deep in the chest. If this is you, please know this: You’re not strange, you’re not failing, and you’re not alone in this experience. Many p