The holidays are coming! Run for your lives! What makes one wish to go to a deserted island for the holidays? Could it be the pressure for perfection, the stress of getting everything done, and how do I put this gently...the relatives. Thanksgiving is but one holiday where there is extra emphasis upon family harmony and togetherness but what happens when things aren't exactly so darn harmonious? Getting along seems much easier when you are interacting with people one on one. But...
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