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Troubleshooting Loneliness
Whether you’re alone because of family drama, trauma, or simply because the universe never gave you an Aunt Carol or Uncle Pete, solitude can be hard to accept. If you can’t spend time with your family, you’re bound to long for feelings of belonging, security, and warmth. You’re not imagining that this is uncomfortable –…
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How To Meet The In-Laws For The First Time
You’ve snagged a special someone to enjoy all the couples’ activities with – Valentine’s Day, etc. But now you’re also taking the next step – you’re going to meet the in-laws, or your significant other’s family, for the first time. Couples commonly introduce each other to the ‘in-laws’ at this time of year, and the…
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Shut Down Body-Shaming Relatives
Body shaming by our relatives? Let’s be honest, we’ve all been there – men and women alike. You open the door for Aunt Sharon before dinner and are immediately met with comments about your body: “Did you lose weight?!” “Did you gain weight?!” “You look sick!” “What happened to you?!” It’s easy to feel frozen…
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Visiting Family: Don’t Let Travel Throw You Off
Whether seeing family at the holidays excites you or freaks you out, the travel required to see loved ones introduces a whole new layer of stress. Travel introduces all kinds of pressures – navigating airports, booking tickets, remembering to bring what you need. On top of fretting over what gift to bring your ailing aunt,…
