Maybe it's not them, maybe it's you...

Culturally Enough. is a community of anyone who straddles more than one culture. All are welcome regardless of age, gender, race, culture, sexuality, and so on. I am so pleased you are here. Welcome home.

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Oof. I know that’s hard to hear. How can it be you if they are the ones who don’t understand you? If they are the ones who don’t respect you? If they are the ones who won’t change, won’t listen, won’t budge, won’t understand??

I know. Trust me, I really do know. I navigate so many of these share struggles in my own family and communities. I am not immune to the holiday stress, the anxiety of family conflict, and the anticipatory overwhelm of not having any time for myself.

Family gatherings can be… a lot, and I know they take a toll. I have spent the last 5 years writing, researching, and learning about how we navigate our multicultural identities and the norms, values, and expectations linked to them.

I am very excited to give newsletter subscribes a first look at my latest offering — my first recorded webinar — on Culturally Informed Holiday Boundary Setting! The 45 minute webinar is led by yours truly, me, and includes a breakdown of boundaries, family dynamics, cultural values, and 15 culturally informed tips for boundary setting. PLUS when you purchase it, you also get a 17-page workbook breaking down SEVEN of the biggest family gathering/holiday struggles I have heard from you all with tips, scripts, and reminders to get through them (these include the guilt trip, different parenting styles than relatives, comments on career, marital status or body weight/eating habits, and more!). Enjoy!

Paid subscribers, continue to read this letter (and the next one) for more information related to holiday stress, expectations, and boundary setting — with information not in the webinar! Below I will discuss:

• managing your holiday / family gathering expectations (with tips)

• where the cultural narrative of “family first” and “family closeness” actually comes from

Next week, I will discuss boundary setting, self management, and more on reflecting on your family role.

I am so grateful for each of you and happy to offer all this content at various price points and for you all who have been on this journey with me!