Should people who've recently lost a loved one (or haven't processed an older loss) get a "freebie" during the holidays if their behavior leaves a lot to be desired? Meaning, one minute they're nice and the next they're cursing you out and all you did was ask how they're doing?
I try to use more discretion during the holidays because I understand someone going through that kind of pain may not know how to verbalize it, or take their frustrations out on unsuspecting loved ones--and the holidays do tend to exacerbate those feelings. But at the same time, there's only so much abuse I can take, so even though I feel guilty about saying it, I do speak up if I feel like I'm being used a punching bag, and hope they don't hate me in the morning. But sometimes it's hard to remember who you're dealing with and keep your cool if they're constantly taking your head off.
I try to use more discretion during the holidays because I understand someone going through that kind of pain may not know how to verbalize it, or take their frustrations out on unsuspecting loved ones--and the holidays do tend to exacerbate those feelings. But at the same time, there's only so much abuse I can take, so even though I feel guilty about saying it, I do speak up if I feel like I'm being used a punching bag, and hope they don't hate me in the morning. But sometimes it's hard to remember who you're dealing with and keep your cool if they're constantly taking your head off.
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