The standard holiday salutations—Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas—are built on joy, making them unintentional landmines for those navigating profound loss. A recent observation highlights how these automatic phrases become instant triggers when someone is struggling. The presenter shares the genuine difficulty in finding an appropriate alternative, noting that even tentative substitutes don't quite land. It is a necessary, honest look at the unintentional harshness of cultural tradition colliding with raw sorrow.
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