Regardless what someone else says or does you can respectfully:

Choose to not to use hurtful words.

Choose to use a soft and kind – not sarcastic – tone in your voice.

Choose to have the kind of attitude with others that you want them to have with you.

You do not have to hurt the other person back.

You do not have to allow their words do not have power over you.

Regardless what the other person chooses, you’re responsible for your own actions.

At our house we’re talking about our upcoming Thanksgiving week.  Questions abound.

Will we all be able to get together at Grandma and Grandpa V’s?  Will we travel together?  How long can we stay?  Who has to get back when?

My dad does not like turkey, we do.  No problem, we have a turkey dinner at our house during the Thanksgiving week.

More questions: When will we get together?  What time?  Who can help with the meal?

Questions. Questions. Questions.

Holiday gatherings are stressful times for many people.