First off, Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate it!
But you know….
Not EVERYONE has a healthy family dynamic, you know?
…the thing is…
… not everyone has a great relationship with their family….
… because blood does not necessarily a family make.
So if you’re forced to endure family yet again, and want to make it out sane, consider these resources:
vervetimes.com/no-you-dont-have-to-see-your-toxic-family-on-thanksgiving-life-and-style/
www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2021/11/23/estrangement-family-friends-holidays/
www.refinery29.com/en-us/2020/11/10186923/thanksgiving-family-drama-tips
garythomas.com/2020/11/18/protect-your-holidays-from-toxic-people/
www.scarymommy.com/thanksgiving-stress-from-the-confessional/
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www.allure.com/story/holiday-season-pandemic-family-gatherings-2020
themindsjournal.com/8-ways-gracefully-survive-toxic-family-during-holidays/
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/how-be-yourself/201911/6-tips-thanksgiving-difficult-family
www.psychologytoday.com/blog/spycatcher/201411/ten-ways-keep-family-members-ruining-your-holidays
time.com/6123239/politics-conversation-thanksgiving/
And if you need additional help and resources, keep these at hand:
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USA Suicide Prevention
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1800 273 8266 – USA Suicide Prevention Hotline, afsp.org/
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Great Britain Suicide Hotlines
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Hotline: +44 (0) 8457 90 90 90 (UK – local rate)
Hotline: +44 (0) 8457 90 91 92 (UK minicom)
Hotline: 1850 60 90 90 (ROI – local rate)
Hotline: 1850 60 90 91 (ROI minicom)
www.suicide.org/hotlines/international/united-kingdom-suicide-hotlines.html
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International Suicide Hotlines
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www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines
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National Coalition against Domestic Violence
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ncadv.org/signs-of-abuse
ncadv.org/state-by-state
ncadv.org/resources
www.helpguide.org/articles/abuse/help-for-men-who-are-being-abused.htm
www.womenshealth.gov/relationships-and-safety/get-help/state-resources
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International Domestic Abuse Resources
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www.ncdsv.org/ncd_linkswominternational.html
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PTSD Support
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www.ptsd.va.gov/
adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/posttraumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/resources
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LGBTQ Support
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www.thetrevorproject.org/
www.itgetsbetter.org/
www.cdc.gov/lgbthealth/youth-resources.htm
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Trans Support
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translifeline.org/
transequality.org/additional-help
www.glaad.org/transgender/resources
Remember…
Some family members are naturally horrific.
Its not your fault they are as unhappy as they are.
And if so… I hope you find the above resources helpful for you during this time.
Enjoy!
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