Was there anything quite so painful, so fraught with the possibilities of hurt, as gift giving within a family?

Paul Russell
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Was there anything quite so painful, so fraught with the possibilities of hurt, as gift giving within a family? Many families can be very difficult to live in and can even sometimes feel like an actual prison. When we do not want to be there and we feel like we are trapped and unable to do anything about it. Perhaps we even feel like we are being held captive by the family and that there is no way out. We need to remember that love within a family is something that should always be present no matter what.

You must never forget that you belong with your family and the people who love you unconditionally. The gifts you receive from them should remind you of this fact; they should make you feel special and warm inside.

Source: The Coming Storm

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