year. Scale things back drastically and do activities that she loves. Maybe go to a restaurant every other year. Set up some new traditions to make it her own so she can start separating the stigma in her mind.

My HCBW grew up playing BINGO on Thanksgiving. Winners get to open a small present. That's one tradition I know means a lot to her. Hiking or visiting a specific place, doing a puzzle as a family, a board game, a favorite book or movie in a cozy corner. I love Thanksgiving.