Holiday Expectations︱Jae, Stephanie & Christy

The holidays can be a magical time, but they can also weigh one down with expectations. In this episode, Jae, Stephanie, and Christy talk honestly about these expectations and how to set healthy boundaries this holiday season. If you've been worried about finding the perfect gift, managing your holiday finances, or letting go of traditions that no longer fit, this episode will be a balm to your weary holiday spirit. Enjoy!

Tools for budget: ConsumerCredit.com’s Holiday Shopping Checklist and the Holiday Budget Worksheet https://www.neamb.com/personal-finance/5-easy-ways-to-stick-to-your-holiday-budget

https://www.consumercredit.com/debt-resources-tools/budgeting/budgeting-information/holiday-budgeting/ recommended by Katie Ross, Education & Development Manager for American Consumer Credit Counseling, Inc. (ACCC), a national financial education nonprofit group.

Mental health hotlines and websites.

2-1-1 United Way provides up-to-date information on agencies and programs, make referrals to appropriate community resources and intervene in crises, including suicide prevention.

SAMHSA.gov, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration 
988 call or text

American Foundation For the Prevention of Suicide

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ten-ways-to-help-cope-with-holiday-blues-301696792.html

Coping With Loss at the Holidays United Methodist Homes (UMH) blog

Credit to Jim Stinson

https://www.umh.org/assisted-independent-living-blog/coping-with-loss-over-the-holidays

Give a Child a Toy, Not a Ticket” Holiday Toy Drive Benefitting Connecticut Children’s Medical Center   https://ctlottery.org/News/534 
(Local locations include Stop and Shop and UHaul)

Charities: The Ferret Association of Connecticut https://ferretassn.org/

LGTBQ: Q+: https://www.qplusct.org/

The Trevor Project https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

Middletown LGTBQ Commission: https://www.middletownct.gov/529/LGBTQIA-Commission

Book Recommendations: Holiday Romance

Eight Nights of Flirting by Hannah Reynolds

Season of Love by Helana Greer

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