I won't be home for Christmas, ever.

it's okay to distance yourself from your family.

Over the years, I’ve gradually distanced myself from my family. For the past two Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, I made the conscious decision not to return home. This choice, while difficult, has been essential for my mental well-being. I'm not looking to overshare, but I want to give a heads-up that this might touch on sensitive topics, including…