Feminist Survival Project Navigating Holiday Gatherings With Family
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Nov 13, 2025 As the holidays approach, navigating family gatherings can be tricky, especially with differing political views. Setting boundaries or even skipping gatherings can be a form of self-care. Listeners learn about confronting family bigots and using thought-stopping clichés to challenge harmful beliefs. The practical 'Three Ds' of bystander intervention—Direct, Delegate, and Distract—offer strategies for maintaining peace. Amelia even shares a fresh perspective on The Grinch, emphasizing the importance of self-protection and mental well-being during the festive season.
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You Can Always Not Show Up
- You always have the choice not to show up to family gatherings that feel unsafe or toxic.
- Set boundaries by declaring your home a non‑safe space for bigotry and decline attendance when needed.
Object Calmly To Harmful Remarks
- If a holiday guest starts spouting dogwhistles or talking points, object unless you feel unsafe.
- Use calm boundary language like “That’s not acceptable at this table” or ask them to leave.
Banning A Relative After A Breakpoint
- Amelia recounts banning a relative from her house after they refused to engage productively about violent rhetoric.
- She notified the relative she was non‑binary and provided resources, then heard nothing back.
