My extended family always spends holidays together but my uncle's drinking has gotten worse since his retirement and last Christmas was really uncomfortable. Nobody wants to be the one to say something because family gatherings are so important to my grandmother, but we're all dreading this year.
More people experience this than they realize.
The weight of tradition and protecting vulnerable family members can create a conspiracy of silence around destructive behavior that everyone sees but nobody addresses.
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