Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

The holidays are supposed to be one of the happiest times of the

year. 

But for those of us having family issues, they are perhaps one of the most difficult.

It is very stressful and upsetting to be around others who have done nothing but treat you badly all year long. When the family is sitting around the Christmas tree, exchanging gifts, exuding "Christmas cheer," it is very lonely to sit and dwell on your own troubles, particularly if they have been caused by your family. 

I recently ran across something on Facebook (of all places) that really caused me to think about today. One of my friends posted a status, part of which contained something that I wish to pass on to you. 

It said: 

No matter how much others intentionally try to hurt us, we can subsequently try to intentionally find happiness anyway.

So today I challenge you to try to find a piece of happiness, no matter how small. If you achieve that, know that you have gained a small victory in your own personal war against sibling abuse.