Lady, are you ready? It's the holiday season 2019 edition. How do you usually feel around the holidays? For some of us, it is not the time of joy and merriment that seems to emanate from everything around us. In this episode, Terri and Dom give us some important signs to look for if we are experiencing the holiday blues. They also provide us with six healthy coping strategies and give examples of what it looks like in real life. Of course, infused throughout the episode Dom and Terri share with us some of their fond (and not so fond) holiday memories. Make sure to join in the conversation on social media and share with us what you’re grateful for and any of your holiday memories that may help someone else experiencing the holiday blues.   Quote of the Day “'Tis the season to be jolly But how can I be when I have nobody” - What do the lonely do at Christmas? by The Emotions   Takeaways 6 ways to manage the holiday blues   1. Volunteer 2. Maintain as much of your normal routine as possible 3. Find healthy ways to cope with a recent breakup 4. Let yourself feel the feelings 5. Set boundaries and be true to yourself 6. Be open to new traditions    Resources: Melanin and Mental Health Therapy for Black Girls  Psychology Today Therapy for QPOC   Where to find us: Twitter: @HERspacepodcast Instagram: @herspacepodcast Facebook: @herspacepodcast Website: herspacepodcast.com Email: herspacepodcast@gmail.com H.E.R Space Sanctuary: https://www.facebook.com/groups/herspacesanctuary/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.