Toxic or Just Difficult?
When a Christian finds herself interacting with a person who truly fits the definition of toxic I’ve proposed, it can be difficult to know how to interact. I get the question often asking if it’s even ok for believers to set emotional, time or material boundaries in a relationship, especially one that you’ve determined is toxic. My short answer is not only do I think it’s ok, I believe it’s the most loving way to behave in relationships. Let me explain.
disordered eating & the holidays
If you struggle with disordered eating, the holidays can be tricky. Food is often a central part of holiday gatherings, and the expectations associated with holiday meals can often cause an uptick in feelings of anxiety, overwhelm, and loneliness.
Mental load
Planning, organizing, scheduling, maintaining, remembering, preventing, and reminding. These are all parts of our mental load that have little to do with our actual physical tasks.
Holiday dread?
Holiday dread? Holidays have a lot of inherent pressure built in. There’s build up to a particular moment or day, not to mention all the memories associated with holidays, often both joyful and painful. The emphasis on gratitude during the holiday season can also be difficult for many when they’re grieving the loss of a loved one or experiencing current pain in their life.
