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how can I handle family gatherings?

Dealing with Family Gatherings

Tips to help your through a family gathering:

**Focus on honoring the holiday and remembering why it is celebrated rather than trying to please family and friends.

**Express your feelings honestly and constructively. If you disagree with a family member, try to use "I feel" statements rather than "You..." statements to keep him or her from getting defensive.

**Spend time with children (if you don`t have kids, nephews, nieces, cousins, etc. will do!). Teach them the meaning of the holiday.

**Be flexible.

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