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The weeks leading up to Christmas—often dubbed the 'silly season'—are frequently marketed as a time of uninterrupted joy, warmth, and connection. However, behind the twinkling lights, this festive period can be a psychological pressure cooker. For many, the expectation of a "perfect" holiday brings elevated levels of stress, exhaustion, and family tension. The Re-Emergence of Dysfunctional Family Roles Why does returning home for Christmas often trigger such immediate anxiety

In a healthy family system, everyone’s roles are clearly defined. They have clear boundaries which promote individual wellbeing while enhancing interpersonal relationships. When issues arise, ruptures to the relationship can be repaired without too much sweat and tears. The baseline experience for members of this sort of family is one of security, safety and trust. Needs are met ‘well enough’ and boundaries are respected. However, in a dysfunctional family system, things are

Enmeshment in families occurs when family members are over-involved in each other’s lives. It is an extreme form of closeness...

A boundary is a dividing line that defines who you are as a person & how you’ll interact with others. Boundaries can take a variety of forms