26. Holiday Survival Guide Navigating Family, Fun, and Festivities Your Southern Lesbian Minisode

Hey y’all, welcome back to Your Southern Lesbian with Ashley Hydrick! Merry Christmas Eve—or Happy Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or Festivus! 🎄✨

In this special holiday minisode, Ashley shares her top tips for navigating holiday stress, whether you're back in the family fold, celebrating with friends, or spending it solo. From mapping your energy to setting boundaries (politely excusing yourself to "pee" when Cousin Roger gets too much), this episode is packed with practical advice to keep your holiday merry and bright.

Ashley also shares a grounding Carl Jung quote about self-awareness, reminisces about her beloved corny dad, and reflects on the joys and challenges of family dynamics during the holidays.

Topics Covered:

Handling triggering family situations
Setting time limits for social settings
Finding your "safe person" at gatherings
Regulating your energy for a stress-free holiday
Why self-preservation is the ultimate holiday gift
Enjoy this quick and funny episode, and remember: you can do anything for a short amount of time.

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