I think most of us can relate to experiencing a "cringing feeling" when we think about holidays spent with family, regardless of where we are in our young adult/adult lives. Very few holiday get together events resemble The Walton clan around the dinner table. Most are more indicative of The Royal Tenenbaum's gathering.
As has been discussed in earlier postings, family get-togethers can be trying times. Even the smallest of family holidays find aunts, uncles, cousins, and the like converging on one home with "joy" and "thanksgiving" or "celebration" the motivator. But families are like small countries...each individual brings to the table their own "foibles" and agendas; ready to pounce on another.
Character builders are what these times are; events which add growth as we continue on our journey through life.
Spend holidays with your family as often as possible. There's usually at least one other person whom you can assure you are bringing joy to, your mom.
Keep looking up. : ) AJ
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