This week on My Therapist Said, Stef reflects on traditions, expectations, and what happens when you finally stop doing things just because you’re “supposed to.”

She talks about why the holidays can feel heavy, how traditions can quietly turn into obligations, and why choosing yourself doesn’t mean you’re cold, selfish, or wrong — it just means you’re honest. There’s vulnerability, humor, grief, boundary-setting, and the very real relief that comes with opting out of what no longer fits.

Happy holidays! (Even if it’s complicated).

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