@@ Tips for handling your MAGA Fam

[AJL]

This holiday season is going to bring out so many emotions and emotional discussions with family and friends. I know we don't live in a bubble (nor should we), so many of you are likely dealing with MAGA supporting parents or in-laws.

My mantra regarding all family dynamics is boundaries, boundaries, boundaries, and that can be really hard to implement and hold on to. So I wanted to just give a few supportive tips to help ---

* You do NOT have to be the voice of reason to your MAGA family. You have no obligation to share the benefit of your own work. This is their lesson to learn and not yours to teach.

* Your mental health and well-being is priority #1. The mental health and well being of your partner/spouse/children is priority #1.2. It is OK to go low- or no-contact with family members. 

* Boundaries induce lots of feelings, including anger, frustration, hurt from the party you're creating the boundary with. If you have a partner/spouse, make sure they are on board with this decision to they can help support you. 

* It's OK to find joy in this time. I know that the election has stolen so much of that from a lot of us, but it's still there. Do not feel guilty that you find yourself enjoying time spent with friends and family who love and support you. Reach back to the activities that used to bring you that contentedness. Now is exactly the time to tap into that. 

We got this, y'all!