Not letting that family gathering overwhelm you

Special to Village News

The holiday season is coming which for many can mean family get-togethers. It would be wonderful if every family gathering was a Norman Rockwell-type scene but, unfortunately, most families are a little less than Rockwell perfect.

If a big family event is approaching, there’s a good chance that while some family members may be looking forward to it, it may also be producing stress and anxiety. There are a number of reasons for such feelings, but there are ways to lessen that stress.

One common problem is that people change. They may no longer quite fit the same image th...