The sad reality of Christmas is that it is often filled with emotional turmoil. We have created a holiday in which we spend too much, drink too much and eat too much. This combined with seeing people we seldom see can put families under a lot of stress. Police statistics show an alarming increase in the number of incidents of family violence reported to police during the Christmas and New Year period. So what can you do?
Well for starters spend less, drink less and eat less! Exercise more and most importantly find some alone time when you can walk, jog or swim by yourself! Take time to journal your feelings or write (yes with a pen and paper) your friends and thank them for the good times you have shared. Remember that no family is perfect and sometimes 'space apart' is a good thing. A long walk is often the best answer when your feelings are intense. TJS
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