Faith and Hope Hospice

  January is often described as quiet—but for many families connected to hospice care, it can also feel emotionally heavy. The activity and structure of the holidays fade, routines return, and the stillness can bring forward feelings that were held back during December. Mental Wellness Month offers an opportunity to talk honestly about this emotional landscape—without framing it as a time for self-improvement or change. In hospice care, mental wellness is not about becoming stronger or doing more. It is about feeling supported, understood, and emotionally safe. At Faith & Hope Hospice & Palliative Care, mental wellness is approached with compassion and realism. January is a time to normalize emotional heaviness, offer steady support, and remind families that what they are feeling is valid. Why January Often Feels Emotionally Heavier The holidays can temporarily buffer difficult emotions through activity, traditions, and social connection. Once January arrives, the quiet can...