With the holiday season upon us, many are planning to be with their families or making the tough decision to say no to family gatherings and have their own celebration instead. This article highlights those choosing the later to avoid toxic family members or prioritize their mental health and safety.

When you decide to opt out of engaging with toxic family, there’s often guilt and backlash from these individuals’ families.

Suffolk DBT Director Jeanette Lorandini weighs in on the issue of toxic family in this recent Newsweek article:

“Debate as Mom Has ‘Christmas Meltdown’ Over Adult Children’s Holiday Plans.”

Read the article here.

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