5 Holiday Gifts for Anyone Going Through a Divorce
The holidays can be a hard time for everyone - and they can be especially hard for anyone going through a divorce. We get a lot of questions on how to support your friend going through a divorce, and that first holiday season when your marriage is over can seem very lonely, especially when you're surrounded by happy couples.
It can be tough to get through the holidays after a divorce, but we've got five great gifts that might help make things a little easier...so everyone gets something this holiday season (even if they're feeling Grinchy)!
Here are 5 holiday gifts for anyone going through a divorce:
The Big Activity Book for Divorced People
Written and created by design duo Erin Williams and Jordan Reid, The Big Activity Book for Divorced People is part journal, part coloring book, part hilarious and on-point advice on how to move on, The Big Activity Book for Divorced People is an outlet for anyone who wants to laugh through the pain. PS. The book is dedicated to our very own founder, Olivia!
A Succulent
Hear us out on this one - normally we wouldn't suggest getting a plant for someone going through something major because having something or someone else to think about can be exhausting and when you don't care for the plant, it could die...and that's not only depressing BUT makes you feel like a failure. SO FUN.
HOWEVER, these succulents only need to be watered once a month, and can basically be left alone otherwise. There is something really significant about having a live plant in your presence, and watching it slowly grow over time is a powerful reminder that time...keeps going. You can get tiny succulents, too, if your budget is small or their living space is small.
PS. Be a REALLY good friend and get them time with a PlantHero, too! PlantHero is a telehealth botanist for your plant!
Weighted Blanket
Sometimes going through a divorce means lying in bed trying to not think about what you're going through - and we've found that a weighted blanket actually helps provide a sense of comfort and ease anxiety a little. This one has 44,000 reviews and comes in a variety of sizes and colors. Divorce is splitting the atom of the couple, and sometimes that shared bed can feel mighty lonely during those early days. A weighted blanket is a way to say, "I care about you, go rest," to a friend who needs to know they're loved.
A Super Soft Sweatshirt
What's better than a pre-shrunk incredibly soft sweatshirt? Really, nothing. It's like a constant hug. May we recommend the Fresh Starts "Bury Your Face" sweatshirt? Show your friend how much you love them and get them a sweatshirt with their favorite team or 90s band.
A Consult With a Divorce Coach
Have you ever heard of a divorce coach? Yes, it's a thing! According to SOS Divorce Coaching from the Fresh Starts Resource Guide, a divorce coach is for "whether you are thinking about getting a divorce, struggling through the divorce process or searching for happiness post-divorce, a divorce coach can offer guidance and support every step of the way." We have amazing divorce coaches on the Resource Guide who can help you pre-divorce, during the process, and post-divorce. Gift your friend some time with a Divorce Coach to help them feel empowered on their divorce journey.
But, most importantly -
When it comes down to it, it has nothing to do with material items or gifts. Send a text to tell them you're thinking of them and proud of them. Write them a card and shower them with loving statements. Drop off or order them a dinner or dessert, send them funny memes or TikTok videos...just remind them that they matter and are loved and you're there for them. That's all that someone going through a divorce really and truly needs.
PS. We asked on Twitter, and some people responded:
Offer to watch their kiddos for them so they can fall apart in their home or shower without having to worry about their children.
Order them dinner!
Take them axe-throwing. Yep.
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