The holidays can be challenging because we want to connect with our family but sometimes differences in lifestyle, opinions, and values can cause rifts that are challenging to navigate.
It is more than ok to set boundaries in every relationship in our lives!
When seeing family this holiday season, Set your boundaries for yourself. Who can you be around and who will be too difficult to spend time with? Be honest with yourself and make the decision that will benefit you best with regards to your mental health. Do not engage in topics of conversation that will become inflammatory. Limit your time. Choose to speak about things you have in common, reminisce over good memories or consider brining old photo albums, play board games, etc. and take breaks such as walks or going into another room as needed