Although there's never a good time to go through a breakup, holiday heartache has got to be some of the worst.

As a breakup coach, I can't help but think about the people experiencing heartache around the holidays. For as joyful as this time of year can be, it can also be equally as painful for those whose hearts are aching.

Yet, as much as this time can hurt, there are strategies to help to alleviate some of the pain.

If you’re feeling heartbroken this holiday season, I hope hearing about my worst Christmas (and New Year’s) offers you some support, hope, and lightness at a time you're probably not feeling very jolly. You are not alone.