Happy Christmas ❤️

[Coolgreys]

hi! I hope you are all taking good care of yourselves this holiday season.

I wish time with my family wasn’t so anxiety inducing. Just talking on the phone makes me freeze up. I really don’t know how to make it better. My therapist suggested that I take it slow with a little bit of vulnerability at a time. But I think I’m conditioned to convey being a well-balanced and even successful person to them which makes being honest difficult. I don’t think avoiding them is the answer either because that doesn't make me happier. I know I’m just delaying the interaction and possibly making it harder to connect.

Have you had a hard time connecting with family?

[optimismrus]

OMG, yeah. Fortunately, I've learned to avoid the dark holes. Being honest and centered is almost impossible with family members. They kind of avoid me, too, which is okay. I don't know enough about you to give advice. Just know that you are not alone. When we change, and our significant others don't... we will be uncomfortable. Best wishes for your continued growth 🥰