Surviving and Thriving the Holidays

Published: Nov. 28, 2019, 7:56 a.m.

It is that stressful and angst-filled time of year; The Holidays.

For many of us who grew up in difficult circumstances with families and friends who are not supportive of us, the thought of going to a family gathering or dinner can occupy our thoughts for weeks prior to the event. Sometimes we think it is better to avoid going to these celebrations just so we can stay away from the drama.

In this opinion episode I tell you about how I plan my stressful socialization and how to have a winning attitude when coming face-to-face with anger and insult.