Holidays Are Hard When Your Family Is Broken
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When your parents are divorced or your family is dysfunctional, the holidays don’t feel magical. They feel stressful, complicated, and exhausting.
If you’re honest, you might even look forward to them being over.
You’re not alone. Millions feel the same
Feeling a pit in your stomach when the holidays remind you of the divorce
Being pressured to choose between parents
Trying to make everyone happy
Feeling controlled by other people’s emotions
Feeling alone and unsure how to handle it all
You don’t have to keep repeating the same miserable patterns.
If this sounds familiar, this guide is for you:
What’s Inside the Free Guide
5 simple, practical tips drawn from 20 years of experience helping thousands heal
1. Stop trying to fix or please everyone
Why doing this always leads to burnout—and how to get out of that trap.
Exactly what to expect, how to stay grounded, and how to handle anxiety, loneliness, or anger.
2. Prepare for the stress and emotions
3. Plan ahead and set boundaries with your parents
Simple language you can copy and paste to set expectations—even if it’s uncomfortable.
Specific examples of what to say, how to say it, and how to protect your peace.
4. Communicate your plan without fear
5. Actually enjoy the holidays again
Realistic ways to create new traditions, protect your heart, and experience peace instead of chaos.
Break free from pressure and guilt
Avoid emotional burnout
Stay in control of your time
Set boundaries that protect you
Feel less alone and more understood
Even enjoy parts of the holidays again