Old 12-24-2012, 02:43 AM
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Katiekate
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Hi Audrey.

The dynamic here sounds like a very difficult and sick situation.

The only one you can control is you. You can not effect a change in the behavior of others.

If it were me, I would either not go, or limit my time there to a couple of hours, or just for dinner.

The issues you are describing , IMO go way beyond spending Christmas time with the family. Your unhappiness in this situation sounds very deep , for good reason.

This dynamic is not going to change unless there is a willingness by all the players.

It sounds like a grin and bare it situation , or a situation to avoid altogether.

Take care of you. Katie
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