Managing family interactions during the holidays while protecting your mental health. Family criticism. Hurtful comments. Emotional triggers. If spending time with your family often leaves you feeling tense, angry, or not enough, you’re not alone — especially during the holidays.
How do you handle unsupportive comments from family?
In this episode, I talk about what makes criticism from parents and relatives hit so hard, and why even the smallest comments can leave a lasting mark.
I posted about my Korean parents on LinkedIn, which opened up a flood of responses across cultures, kicking off this episode around how to handle critical remarks from family, especially our parents.
This isn’t about blaming anyone or cutting people off. It’s about seeing clearly, responding intentionally, and protecting your peace — even when nothing around you changes.
If you’re walking into family gatherings already bracing for impact, this conversation might help you choose a different way to show up.
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