But what if this January, for our New Year’s resolutions, we were able to approach an old concept with new complexity? What if we were able to hold both the past and the future, the good with the bad, the things we want as well as the systems that influence how we want them?

As we prepare for the first holiday season under Covid-19 regulations, many folx are trying to sort out how to hold space for the tenderness they feel right now AND maintain some sort of connection with family members who voted in support of Trump’s discriminatory beliefs. You’ll find eight tips to help you take care of yourself while spending time (or on Zoom calls) with your conservative family members.