The dreaded holidays! This is the most difficult time of the year for those cut off from family. The estranged often feel a sense of emptiness and alienation from October to December every year. In this episode, we take on the challenges. What are the consequences of being excluded from family holiday gatherings? Should you go to the family event when you feel unwelcome, and how much of yourself are you forfeiting to gain a sense of belonging? How do you handle toxic relatives at the holiday table? If you don’t go, how can you avoid the loneliness of long holidays without family? No matter whether you join your family or stay home, anticipating and planning the holidays is key.

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