With the holidays upon us, people are feeling the stress that comes with a season of giving and gathering with family and friends who might be difficult to be around. We know that these events are coming, and we tend to enter the room in the same way we always do. It may be that you’re scared, fearful, nervous, and maybe even terrified to show up at these events. This is amped up considerably if your parents or other family members are toxic or narcissistic. That brings on a whole other level of fear.
Let’s face it, if we are nervous about gathering with family, there are good reasons for that. Perhaps you get criticized, belittled, or even ignored. Maybe your uncle always gets drunk and inappropriate, or your sister always picks a fight with you. Families can present any number of difficult scenarios that bring on the drama and make you not want to attend these events. If not going isn’t an option for you, here are five things you can do to help you out with these difficult situations. [Read the rest of the article here!]
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