I learned years ago that it is perfectly acceptable to "Just Say No" to social engagements that are more draining than rewarding. My mental health is more important to me than the approval of a bunch of people that I do not respect, including most of my family.
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Zwuzelmaus@feddit.org · 12 pts · 242d
I breathe with my mouth shut. And I look better. A tiny bit. Hopefully.
asg101@lemmy.ca · 11 pts · 242d
I learned years ago that it is perfectly acceptable to "Just Say No" to social engagements that are more draining than rewarding. My mental health is more important to me than the approval of a bunch of people that I do not respect, including most of my family.
Zoop@beehaw.org · 5 pts · 242d
Good on you, for real! I'm proud of you. :)
Bazell@lemmy.zip · 10 pts · 242d
Super active HP regeneration mode after critical emotional damage.
elvith@feddit.org · 9 pts · 242d
* the entire year
Amuletta@lemmy.ca · 7 pts · 242d
That's me the entire month of December.
protogen420@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 7 pts · 242d
it is me everytime I am arround my family
rumschlumpel@feddit.org · 5 pts · 242d
I had guests over for new year's. Having guests for 2 days was considerably less draining than one evening with my family ...
MajorMajormajormajor@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 242d
You can't choose family, unfortunately.