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Advice and inspiration for the holiday season

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Send an #OptionBThere card

Quirky cards from well-known illustrator Emily McDowell that acknowledge how your loved ones are really feeling this holiday season.
Lend a hand

Find a way to help

A list of small things you can do to make a big difference in a loved one’s life, sourced from the Option B community.
Celebrate the good

Play a feel-good game

A custom #OptionBThere card game to help you and your loved ones focus on moments of joy, celebrate small victories, and practice gratitude.
Just be there

Host an “all feelings welcome” dinner

A guide to hosting an event for friends who are struggling this holiday season, from the experts at The Dinner Party.
Cherish memories old and new

Support kids whose families have changed

Advice for how to help children navigate the holidays in the wake of death or divorce.
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“I got the greatest help from an unexpected source—my amazing children.”

By Alan Roman
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Start a conversation

What to say to let loved ones know it's OK to share their true feelings.
Cherish memories old and new

Honor lost loved ones

A list of ways to help keep a loved one’s memory alive, from planting a memorial tree to cooking a favorite recipe.
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Help your loved ones make the most of their holidays

Tips for helping friends and family participate in the holidays in a way that works for them.
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“She just sat there and listened—and that meant a lot.”

By Leticia Pizarro Velilla
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Declare your holiday bill of rights

A seven-step guide to approaching the holidays on your own terms, starting with accepting your feelings.
Celebrate the good

Find inspiration in religious traditions

Reflections on what different faiths teach us about finding light when we need it most, from Stanford University’s former dean for religious life.
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“My desire to experience Christmas authentically was my motivation to come out to my family.”

By Sarah McBride
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Give meaningful gifts

Holiday gift ideas, like a homemade photo album, that let a friend know how much you care, sourced from the Option B community.
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Be thoughtful about holiday greetings

Suggestions for what to say when tried-and-true holiday greetings don’t feel quite right.
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Resolve to be there beyond the holidays

Steps for making a plan to be there for your loved ones after the holidays are over.

Connect with people who understand

Join an Option B Facebook group to connect with people who’ve had similar experiences and are ready to offer support.
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“The holidays were never about material things—they were, and always will be, about family and love.”

By Liz Prives
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Discover your empathy superpower

A tool to help you find the best way you can support your friends and family during the holidays, from empathy expert Dr. Kelsey Crowe.

Celebrate the good

Write down positive moments

Small steps you can take to appreciate the good in your daily life this holiday season.
Just be there

Find ways to be there—even when you’re far away

Eight ways to show your support for friends and loved ones when distance keeps you apart.
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“Helping other families gives us a focus beyond our own pain.”

By Isabel Hernandez-Torres
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“For the most part, the day felt like any other Christmas.”

By Beth Finke
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Care for the caregivers in your life

Steps you can take to support caregivers—who give so much of themselves to the ones they love, no matter the season.

Get tips and how-to’s all season

Advice for how to help yourself or a loved one navigate a challenging holiday, delivered to your phone or inbox.
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“Doing kind things for strangers made me feel better about what we had been through.”

By Chana Marie Wynne-Swan
Celebrate the good

Send an old-fashioned letter

Advice for writing a heartfelt letter to lift your friend’s spirits.
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Ask for the help you need

A guide to deciding how your friends and loved ones can help you over the holidays—and tips for how to ask.
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“Though the holidays are still the toughest time, I have an incredible support system to help me stay strong.”

By Heidi
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Volunteer for a good cause

Recommendations to help you give back–because doing good for others is good for you, too.
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“After twelve years, he could open a present on his own. And she captured it on video.”

By Keith Hammond

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