For LGBTQ+ people preparing for a Christmas with people who don’t support who they are or don’t get along with, we have some ways to help navigate it all 👇
For the first time in his life, Teddy, a trans university student in his 20s, isn’t spending Christmas with his family.
‘It’s doing something completely different,’ he says, ‘not having to deal with a biological family of terribleness.’ ‘Look after yourself before, during and after your trip. Exercise, reading, writing, meditation, being social, massage,’ she says.Decide on boundaries beforehand and stick to them and don’t feel obligated to talk about things you don’t want to – especially if that means having to tolerate anti-LGBTQ+ bigotry, says Dr Wilson.
Caleb, a 19-year-old trans person living in Newcastle, says his dad’s parents often misgender and deadname him, somwthign he chalks down to their age.Give yourself the present of self-care, one expert says If things do get heated, Caroline Strawson, a trauma-informed psychology coach, says ‘language is important’.‘Rather than “you make me feel” a certain way, say “I feel” this way. This can make the other person less directly responsible for your emotions.’Yes, really. Put down that third glass of wine over dinner, says psychologic and relationship advisor Barbara Santini.‘Limiting your intake or avoiding it completely would help give peace4.
‘Offer to make a hot drink for everyone. Go to the bathroom. Stick your head out of the door and breathe in some fresh air,’ he says.
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