sheabutterbitch:

I love that the culture is shifting from the holidays being full of mandatory, uncomfortable, sometimes unbearable, family functions— to having an active hand in who you choose to celebrate with. I am glad to see a growing normalization of ‘Friendsgiving,’ sharing space with just one other special person, or even spending holidays alone, relaxing. All of these are acceptable options.

Spend time with people who love and respect you, even if that person is yourself.

Never forget that family are the ones who care about you, not necessarily the ones who are related to you. Spending the holidays with friends who love you and that you love is spending time with your family. Your real family.