#27 - You Don't Have to Go Home for the Holidays (And You're Not a Bad Person)
The Christie Hoffman ShowShow Notes
We're talking about what happens when family traditions start feeling more like torture obligations, and why you're allowed to make different choices this year. (Even if someone accuses you of tearing the family apart - you're not!!!) I'm sharing some of my own holiday horror stories, what it was like finally spending Thanksgiving without all the chaos, and some practical ways to handle the guilt trips, manipulation, and inevitable family drama. And whether you decide to skip the holida...
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