EPISODE · Jul 2, 2025 · 25 MIN
When Family Gatherings Go Up in Flames: Surviving Summer Dysfunction
from Dysfunction Junkies · host Chrisy & Kerry
Send us Fan MailWhy are summer family gatherings sometimes easier to handle than winter ones? As we discover in this raw and revealing episode, it might simply be because you can escape to the backyard when things get tense. But even with more exit strategies, Fourth of July celebrations can still produce lasting trauma.Whether you're dreading family gatherings this holiday weekend or looking forward to them, this episode validates your experiences while offering both serious reflection and much-needed laughter. Join our dysfunction family and discover you're not alone in navigating the complicated emotions that come with celebration traditions.Check out our Facebook page and share your own holiday weekend memories with us at dysfunctionjunkies.buzzsprout.com.Support the showThank you for listening. Be sure to check out our Facebook and Instagram pages for additional content. We often post polls and other questions for your feedback. We would love to hear from you, and if you like our show please take a moment to give us a Five Star Review! Love our show and want to support us? Click on this link to submit a one time or reoccurring donation. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2398402/support www.facebook.com/DysfunctionJunkieshttps://www.instagram.com/dysfunctionjunkieshttps://www.youtube.com/@DysfunctionJunkieshttps://dysfunctionjunkiespodcast.comDysfunction Junkies has all rights to the songs "Hit the Ground Running" created by Ryan Prewett and "Happy Hour" created by Evert Z.
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Send us Fan Mail Why are summer family gatherings sometimes easier to handle than winter ones? As we discover in this raw and revealing episode, it might simply be because you can escape to the backyard when things get tense. But even with more exit strategies, Fourth of July celebrations can still produce lasting trauma. Whether you're dreading family gatherings this holiday weekend or looking forward to them, this episode validates your experiences while offering both serious reflection and...
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