Is it really the most wonderful time of the year?

Getting along and admitting that we all love each other just worsens things in some ways. Now more people want me at their table.

The holidays always stir up a lot of emotions that I rarely experience with such intensity the rest of the year. It’s a mixed bag. I am glad to report that love and joy are among them. I wish this post were more about love and joy, but guess what? It’s about a lot about my holiday angst and little about unexpected joy.

Unfortunately, fear and shame get s…