The Most Wonderful Time of the Year?
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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year?

The holidays are a reminder of family, which can be a sore subject for a lot of reasons.  This could be a yearly reminder of those that have passed, or those that have left.  When we compare our families to others (thanks social media), and it doesn’t look like the Lifetime family (or if we don’t measure up in other ways), this can amplify those unpleasant feelings. 

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You Know… That Thing That’s Happening on November 5th…
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You Know… That Thing That’s Happening on November 5th…

The differences in political views, the directions that our future leaders could take us, could not be more different.  I want to be in tune with the struggle that so many of us (including myself) have had during this difficult time.  Uncertainty is driving us to respond in several ways, whether that be avoidance, feeling a lack of caring or powerlessness to engage in our civic duties, or unhealthy use of media (among many others). 

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