A great piece of advice in general, not just for the holiday season.
"There is a push, I think just a societal norm that if somebody is your family that they are entitled to your time," said Calhoun, "and I think the answer is absolutely not."
This is a really good rule of thumb for dealing with toxic people in general.
I’ve often wondered why I was forced to spend my holidays with people just because our DNA had some similarities.
Sometimes the only currency, the only leverage you have with your family is your presence. Don't be afraid to use it for a good cause.