In this special holiday edition of Roots in Repair, I open up about the complicated emotions that come with Christmas as a survivor of family dysfunction. I reflect on the chaotic Christmases of my past, the guilt and pressure I once carried, and the difficult decisions I now make as a mother trying to protect my peace. This episode gently reminds listeners that the holidays can be heavy — and that choosing what’s best for yourself and your family is valid, necessary, and deeply courageous.