On realistic expectations and self-compassion for the holidays
It can be the time to put a line in the sand and fight your battle to do things differently from the past.
It can also be a time to relax and not worry about doing it perfectly.
If you’ve danced the same dance and played the same role while reading from the same script for years or even decades with your family it’s ok if your attempts to do “healthy boundaries” don’t go smoothly.
Especially in the hustle and stress of Christmas.
Love covers a multitude of sins.
Try to be just a little braver, honest, assertive, loving, healthy, or whatever you’re working on.
It won’t go to waste, regardless of how your family system responds.
The system as a whole may not change, but you can.
