You don't want them to be blindsided by your decision. Prepare for positive AND negative reactions from your family, but don’t respond to guilt. Make sure you explain your reasons and be hopeful of their understanding. #holidays #holidayseason #thanksgiving #christmas

How do you plan to communicate that to your family? First, be honest and allow yourself not to go home for the holidays. Feeling confident in your decisions will make communicating with them easier. Second, tell your family about your plans ahead of time.