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Hi
Friend,
This year, the holidays—like
the majority of 2020—will be different from years past, however, we
can all still safely celebrate the spirit of the season. Most, if not
all of us, have been overwhelmed by uncertainty and unknowns, some
have experienced struggle, heartbreaking loss, or mounting hardship,
and, at a minimum, everyone has experienced profound change. With
safety for our loved ones and ourselves on our minds, the majority of
Americans will be “home for the holidays.”
We asked Dr. Katie
Friedman, an emergency room physician from Ft. Lauderdale, FL, for
some advice about how to practice responsibility at home this
December. We hope that her words and the following resources help to
bring you comfort and joy, knowing that this holiday season will be
different from those we have experienced in the past.
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No matter where we are or
who we are with, the need to balance joyfulness with mindfulness
remains critically important. We need to remember to exercise
responsible behaviors at home (or away from home!) and recognize and
cope with stress constructively, take care of ourselves and, if we
choose to drink, to do so mindfully—especially if our kids are
present.
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The team at Responsibility.org
created a list of resources that may serve as a guide as you
navigate and celebrate this holiday season. From dealing with holiday
stressors to finding resiliency, from being aware of potential traffic
safety concerns to talking to your kids about alcohol, we hope to
supply you with the tools you need to find both comfort and
joy.
It is not our intention to close the door, to forget, or
to put this year behind us, or put a damper on the holidays, but we
also don’t want to sugar coat the year we have endured. It has been a
true challenge and a year of learning. We have faced hardships that
will leave marks on us for years to come. But we can move gracefully
forward with perseverance, resiliency, and intention.
We hope
that you will enjoy the holidays and use these resources to protect yourself and your loved ones,
and join us in practicing responsibility at home for the
holidays. We wish you and yours a wonderful, safe, happy, and
healthy season of giving and reflection.
- The
Responsbility.org Team
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