As a divorced mom, the holidays can be hard. I take care of myself when my kids are with my ex.

"It's hard not having them every year. As a divorced mom, I'll admit it isn't easy to accept that I won't see my kids every Christmas morning anymore."

"There's always a little grief when I wake up on Christmas morning, and my kids aren't here. The waiting is excruciating for me."

"Navigating holidays as a divorced parent can feel stressful, and what's helped is keeping traditions going, even if it means doing it myself."

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