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Old Dec 15, 2009, 09:05 PM
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Just because they are family doesn't mean that you have to put up with their behavior. As most of the other posters said-do something else on Christmas, volunteering is an excellent idea. Spend time with friends.

And stick up for yourself. When your family belittles you, tell them that you are a grown woman and are happy being you. You can decide how to run your life and you really don't need help.