Yes, You Can Cancel Holiday Plans With Your Family Because Of Politics

A photo shows the author's Christmas cookies from a family cookie competition. Photo Courtesy Of Tiffany Torres Williams Before I knew the results of the 2024 presidential election, I gave myself permission to do something I’d never done before: change my holiday plans. I’d never considered my family racist before, yet they didn’t see Trump’s overt racism, sexism and homophobia as a deal-breaker. I haven’t forgotten that his barrage of racist rhetoric led to a brutal family separation policy that ripped thousands of children from the arms of their parents. I’m committed to taking care of me, no matter what.” Love’s advice reminded me that sometimes we need time and distance from the people who hurt us to gain clarity.