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Easter often arrives with themes of renewal, hope, and new beginnings. Spring blossoms, lighter evenings, and the gentle invitation to begin again. For many, it’s a time of family, faith, and quiet celebration. But like many holidays, Easter can also bring mixed emotions—especially for those navigating grief, loneliness, or financial stress.
As a counsellor, I often see how the brightness of a holiday can unintentionally highlight what’s missing. The loss of a loved one. The absence of connection. The pressure to “enjoy” a season that may feel anything but joyful. And for those struggling with the cost of living, even small traditions—like gifting chocolate eggs or sharing a meal—can become a source of anxiety.
It’s important to remember: you can hold joy and sadness at the same time. Feeling conflicted doesn’t make you ungrateful or broken—it makes you human.
Whether Easter is a time of reflection, celebration, quiet solitude, or emotional complexity for you, all of it is valid. You don’t have to fit into anyone else’s version of what this time should look like.
This Easter, be gentle with yourself. Create space for what you do feel, not just what you think you’re supposed to feel. If you’re supporting others, offer presence over pressure, and kindness over correction.
There’s power in soft starts and second chances—and Easter can be a reminder that healing, like spring, unfolds in its own time.
For more information or if you would like some support, feel free to get in touch
