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Avoiding The Holiday Blues: Latest Release From Author, Sade Bradford-Bond



The most wonderful time of the year is often a source of sadness, depression, and anxiety for thousands of people who experienced the foster care system. The holiday season can be a bitter reminder of the separation from the people who matter most and time spent in foster care during milestone events that can never be reclaimed. Avoiding The Holiday Blues offers a practical approach to help support individuals who may feel sad during the holidays. It includes strategies that can be immediately implemented to help anyone who experienced foster care to avoid the dreaded holiday blues!

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