In the month between November 26 and December 25 something odd happens: Crazy families get crazier. Giving Thanks, Spreading Light, Celebrating Culture, and Wishing for Peace on Earth are often replaced by the dread and fear of family fireworks. Few families really are incident-free, although we figure it's just ours that's as dysfunctional as it is. While it might seem more comfortable … [Read more...]
MY FAMILY IS CRAZIER THAN YOURS.
by Kathe Skinner, M.A., L.M.F.T. on November 21, 2015
Filed Under: Christmas, Chronic illness, crazy family behavior, family dysfunction, Hanukkah, Holiday depression, Holiday expectations, holidays, Kwanzaa, partner communication, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized Tagged With: Crazy family behavior, drinking and holidays, Hanukkah, holiday advertising, holiday depression, holiday expectations, holiday let down, holiday traditions, making choices, partner communication, peace on earth, setting boundaries, unhealthy negative emotions