🎶 Deck the Halls (But Not Your Family) 🎶
Holiday dinners can test even the healthiest boundaries. Use this communication guide for real-world scripts and gentle humor to help you handle awkward conversations, protect your peace, and maybe even enjoy dessert.
Deck the halls, but not your family,
🎵 Fa la la la la, la la la la.🎵
Tis the season, to be crabby,
🎵Fa la la la la, la la la la.🎵
Don we now our box-ing gloves,
🎵Fa la la la la la, la la la.🎵
Take some breaths, don't clock your mama,
🎵Fa la la la la, la la la la.🎵
Happy Holidays!
If you’re already feeling that familiar knot in your stomach about an upcoming family dinner, you’re not alone.
Use this guide of ready-made scripts to help you navigate the awkward, tense, or unpredictable conversations that might arise.
When Confronted with the Crazy:
Pause and ask yourself:
What is the goal in responding to this incredibly inappropriate comment?
- Am I hoping to set a boundary?
- Do I just need to survive this day and get outta here as soon as humanly possible?
- Or am I hoping to deflect through laughter?
Choose your approach accordingly.
