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The One Thing That Makes Me Anxious During Christmas
It’s tiny, but it gives me anxiety every year.
By Grace K. Bianco
I am blessed to not have much to worry about.
A lot of people tend to feel varying emotions around the holidays. People are worried about family conflict, whether their gifts are well-received, etc.
For the most part, I am lucky to not have too many varying feelings. Both of my families aren’t very controversial. I ask people what they want for Christmas, and I get them that. I am blessed to not have much to worry about.
However, there is one thing that gives me a little anxiety/makes me cringe every single year.
I despise having all eyes on me while unwrapping a gift.
My entire body is cringing just thinking about it. 😂
Both mine and my husband's family take turns opening gifts. We go around in a circle where we open one gift at a time.
There is wayyyyy too much pressure on me and my reactions. I am someone that always asks for little things, and so, I…
