But what if this year you were to say goodbye to all those expectations and traditions, and instead, let yourself off the hook a little? “If difficulties surrounding the holidays feel insurmountable, remember that you are in charge of what you choose to do,” says Nisha Zenoff, PhD, licensed marriage and family therapist and author of The Unspeakable Loss. Though the idea may seem sacrosanct, it just might be the key to getting through the holidays, no matter the situation you’re going through. If the holidays seem tough this year, read on: here, a few ways to help lessen the pain of the holidays, no matter what stressful or difficult situation you might be in.
