#43 - How to Survive Christmas Without Abandoning Yourself

Christmas doesn’t always feel loud or dramatic. Sometimes it just feels exhausting. You show up. You participate. You say everything is fine. And afterwards, you feel strangely far away from yourself.In this episode, I speak to the quieter experience of Christmas - the one many people carry but rarely name. The subtle moments where you adjust, soften, stay a little longer than your body wants, or become the version of yourself that keeps the peace. This is not an episode about fixing your family, setting boundaries, or handling Christmas “better.”It’s an episode about:The unconscious contracts we sign in our bodies long before we have a choiceWhy healing doesn’t mean immunityHow self-abandonment is often polite, invisible, and socially rewardedAnd what it actually means to stay present without disappearingIf you’ve ever thought, “It’s fine, I’m just tired afterwards,” this conversation is for you.No pressure.No checklist.Just presence, compassion, and a gentle return to yourself.Connect with Me:Instagram @alignmentbytuvaWebsite www.alignmentbytuva.comTikTok @alignmentbytuva Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.