I always have a problem with holidays, because they trigger memories of abuse. I went to my daughter's anyway, and it was okay. A few people brought up things that trigger me, but instead of dwelling on them, I focused on something else very quickly. My best holiday in years!
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I also have issues during the holidays. I can cope better than I used to. I detach myself and observe interactions as if I'm in a movie. I see the greatest acting at family gatherings. I'm an actor too. Deep inside I know what happened, I know the truth. Now when I've had enough I can leave. When I was younger I didn't have many options.
Why do I keep coming back? Probably because I get to be around them when they're well behaved.
Good job!