thanksgiving has often been painted in warmer tones. we have longer tables with comfort food laid out in front of us, loud rooms full of people who feel like our home. it is a holiday that allows us to pause, to take a deep breath, and to name the things that we are grateful for. and yet for many of us, gratitude does not show up alone. it arrives hand-in-hand with something that seems much quieter, but more complicated. grief. maybe this year looks different for you than yea

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i first tossed this idea to my readers as a mini reflection that they could do to look back at what they would tell their past self. but...

welcome to chai unfiltered 's special holiday post, another reader's pick! this is unlike my thanksgiving post, a lot shorter at least, but i wanted to highlight some of my readers' favorites this holiday season. subscribers were asked to send in their holiday-related movie and episodes that reminded them of the holidays. without further a do, here is the list that all of y'all came up with - home alone - a universal favorite with the perfect blend of humor and nostalgia, th

thanksgiving is one of those days where we can finally pause our busy lives to come together, share some good grub, and reflect on what truly matters. for some, this meant good food and special recipes; for others it meant getting to do certain traditions; and for the rest it meant just spending time with their families. for this post, i decided to shift the spotlight to my readers, people who i’m very thankful for this year! i reached out to readers, subscribers, friends, an