Real Women, Real Stories Hear from real women as they share their unique experiences during the holiday season By HealthyWomen Editors Updated on Dec. 17, 2025
The First Holiday Without My Dad Was Hard, but Family Support Helps The Christmas That Almost Wasn’t, After I Survived Septic Shock Getting Stage 3 Lung Cancer for Christmas Only Made Me Love the Holidays More Living with Diabetes Around the Holidays Can Be Hard. I Navigate it with Gratitude and Hope. A Thanksgiving Nightmare Ends in Gratitude I Came Out on Christmas Eve After Being in a Toxic Marriage, I'm Finding Joy in Hanukkah Again Your Story Could Help Other WomenIf you’ve navigated a diagnosis, treatment or health challenge, we want to help you share your story. Share Your Story
