Let the Holiday Dysfunction Begin
You know those perfectly curated holiday photos on social
media? The ones with matching pajamas and pristine dinner tables? Let's talk
about what's really happening behind the scenes for many of us.
Right now, someone's getting bombarded with
passive-aggressive texts from Aunt Karen about why they're not coming to
Christmas dinner. Someone else is trying to figure out how to dodge intrusive
questions about their life choices. And plenty of us are setting boundaries
with family members who think the holiday season gives them an all-access pass
to our lives.
Here's what I've learned: You're not alone in this mess. Not
even close.
Those uncomfortable family group chats? The guilt trips? The
manipulation tactics? They're playing out in homes across the world right now.
It's like a holiday tradition nobody asked for, but everyone got it anyway.
But here's the thing - and this is important:
You don't have to answer every message
You don't have to explain your choices
You don't have to accept toxic behavior just because it's
family
You don't have to set yourself on fire to keep others warm
We can only control our own actions and responses. That's
it. That's the whole game. And sometimes the most powerful response is no
response at all.
To everyone dealing with family drama this holiday season:
You have permission to protect your peace. You have the right to set
boundaries. You have the choice to step away.
Your mental health matters more than meeting someone else's
expectations of how the holidays "should" be.
Stay strong, keep those boundaries firm, and remember -
you're not alone in this. Not by a long shot
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