Okay if you are a part of a divorced family, the holidays may not be the best time of the year for everyone. Theres many decisions to make, some fights and a lot of sorrows. I wish I had a special formula to resolving these issues. I sure can give advice. I will talk about three situations I have experienced.
- Picking a house
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It’s YOUR holiday. You can’t make everyone happy. Do what YOU want and what you can mentally handle. If its hard to make it to both then have two days worth of Thanksgiving.
- The parent trap
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I have experienced a lot of guilt from one parent who can’t seem to get their life going. If one is selfish and its hostile, then realize again, it is your holiday too. I have found that validating, stating your opinion and stating your needs help.
- split siblings
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There comes a time where siblings decide to go to different homes or have different views. As before, communicate your needs. You guys are more connected than you believe.