Getting Together with Family

Family get-togethers are dreaded by some because of the memories which they bring back. If you grow up in a family dominated by an alcoholic, a family get-together may serve as a reminder of all of the bad times you had together. If a family member was abusive toward you, then a "family time" may stir up feelings associated with the abuse. This can occur long after the abuser is dead.

Here are some tips for surviving such get-togethers