Episode 26: Winter Whispers: Finding Hope in the Darkness
Trigger Warning:
This movie does discuss and depict themes of suicide and manslaughter.
It is best enjoyed by those with neurodivergent minds and a streak of gallows humor. That being said, there are lots of warm-fuzzy feelings and laughs to be had with this movie too, and it has been a Christmas classic in our family for years.
This journal will help you look for the small glimmers in the darkness that can keep you going until you see the light again. Each day you will be assigned a tiny spark to seek out in your day.
Hope is out there. You just have to look for it sometimes.
For more help with holiday blues and winter depression read our blogs:
In the episode, we mentioned that gardening is a surprisingly good way to bring some life and joy into your world during winter. In addition to keeping happy little green houseplants around, you can also plant seeds for many vegetables, and some will even grow in well in very cold climates. We’ve included a few links below to give you some food for thought:
Starting Seeds in Winter for a Spring Garden
19 Crops You Should Try Growing This Fall or Winter
Winter Garden Vegetables: The Complete List of What You Can Grow
*Disclaimer: We are not affiliated with any of the companies or authors of the linked articles.
We also mentioned how Aromatherapy has been proven to help improve and calm mood. Click below to read two very interesting studies from the National Library of Medicine on the subject:
In the episode, we talked about the simple joy that just a bit of cuteness can bring. Here is Autumn’s bobbly-headed little bird friend that she mentioned.
We also discussed how art therapy can help us get express and process the pain that we feel. Art can take many forms and you don’t need to be “a good artist” to get the therapeutic benefits. Below are examples of the artwork Ivy has created during some of her dark winters.
