Holidays & Family

 






If being around family feels draining, tense, or emotionally layered, your body is picking up on something you might not be aware of.

The holidays have a way of bringing old patterns to the surface, moments where you’ve had to stay small, stay quiet, earn approval, or carry the emotional weight of others.

When those histories show up again, your nervous system remembers.

Feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, on edge, or simply tired around certain people isn’t a sign that you’re dramatic or ungrateful.

It’s often a sign that your body is trying to protect you.

You deserve a holiday that honors your limits, your clarity, and your healing.

You’re allowed to choose rest, distance, shorter visits, firmer boundaries, or new traditions entirely. You’re also allowed to grieve what you wish family felt like, while still taking care of the version of you that exists right now.

Wishing you a season that is gentle on your nervous system, soft on old wounds, and full of choices that help you feel grounded, safe, and steady within yourself, even if others don’t understand.

Save this for the moments that feel heavy.
And if you want support navigating complicated family dynamics, therapy can offer the space and clarity you deserve.
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