Tag: familygathering
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When Family Gatherings Feel Draining: Holiday Boundaries for Second-Generation Canadians
Holidays are coming up and there’s pressure… the gifts, the planning, the family gatherings, the travel. All during our “time off”, when we’re supposed to rest. Except the holidays don’t always feel like a respite. For instance, in my family we try as much as we can to visit my in-laws and my own family.…
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Boundaries, Love, and Survival: A Thanksgiving Guide for the Anxious Heart
Thanksgiving is approaching — the smells, the laughter, the reunions.For some, that means warmth and connection.For others, it means walking into a room filled with love and pressure. The family member who comments on your life choices and/or body… while being shadyThe silent expectation to help in the kitchen — even when you’re exhausted.The unspoken rule to…