Cynthia Bailey-Rug

Cynthia Bailey-Rug

Cynthia Bailey-Rug

  • Dysfunctional Family Gatherings

Dysfunctional Family Gatherings

Tuesday 27th April 2021

Cynthia Bailey-Rug offers tips for surviving dysfunctional family gatherings with practical strategies and boundary-setting advice.
4 minutes
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Navigating Family Chaos: Strategies for Surviving Dysfunctional Gatherings

When you're faced with these dysfunctional family gatherings, you can cope. You have choices.
Family gatherings can be a mixed bag of joy and stress, especially when dysfunction is part of the equation. In this episode, Cynthia Bailey-Rug dives into the often chaotic world of dysfunctional family get-togethers, offering practical tips to make these events more bearable. From birthdays to holidays, Cynthia covers it all, shedding light on the pressure to attend and act happy even when you're feeling anything but.
She breaks down the difference between functional and dysfunctional gatherings, highlighting the emotional toll the latter can take. You'll find invaluable advice on setting boundaries, avoiding critics, and deciding on specific times to attend, if at all. Cynthia also tackles the guilt and shame that often come with skipping these gatherings, emphasizing the benefits of prioritizing your mental health over family obligations.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone dreading the next family event, providing you with the tools to handle it with grace and self-care.
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