Eboni Williams, a licensed psychotherapist and life coach, offers tips on surviving the holidays while protecting your mental health.

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Source: skynesher / Getty By now, most of us have seen the #ThanksgivingClapBacks and #ThanksgivingWithBlackFamilies hashtags that pop up on social media around this time of year. While some are downright hilarious, others might hit a little too close to home. What do you do when it’s really not all that funny anymore? “It Be Your Own Family” The holidays can be a source of great stress for a multitude of reasons. For some, the financial burden of preparing or hosting Thanksgiving dinner can be significant. For others, it’s the sense of dread that comes with spending time around certain

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