Because nothing says "merry christmas" like talking to your dad on the phone with your mother yelling in the background "tell her I hate her and to stay away, I don't want her".

It's a long drawn out story, but I chose to stay in hotel rather than with my parents this year. Although it is the best thing for me, they are not taking it very well and absolutely refuse to see my point of view on the issue.

While this is nothing new from them, it still brings up a host of issues that I had hoped to avoid. I have a therapy appointment today (thank goodness) and will at least have some solace prior to what I am sure will be an onslaught.

Oh well, at least I have a nice place to spend the holidays!