Holidays & Boundaries

This is a tough time of year for those who have recently, or even long ago, set boundaries with loved ones and those close to them.

This is a tough time for those who have addictions that effect their ability to not be people-pleasers, regardless of the consequence and outcome.

Holidays can be tough for those who have anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and PTSD.

We don't talk about this part of the holiday season.

We all want so badly for the holiday season to be holly and jolly and merry and joyful.

But, for many people it is not.

And, that's okay.

Below are several images to help, I hope.

And if these don't help, please know this much:
You are not alone.

You may not feel seen or heard or understood, but I can assure you that you are not alone.

It's okay for the holidays to not be a holly, jolly time.

It's okay if you have decided that staying home, by yourself, is the healthiest way to do the holidays!

It's okay if you are choosing to go on a trip all by yourself for the holidays.

It's okay if you choose not to hug those who are expecting hugs.

It's okay if you choose to set a time frame as to when you will arrive, and when you will leave, any holiday celebration you attend.

It's okay if you choose to order Door Dash for the holidays.

It's okay if you cry during the holidays.

It's okay if you are angry, scared, lonely for the holidays.

And, you are not alone.

I am here.

I am one of you.

Your feelings are valid.

I am validating your feelings.

Be kind to yourself.