Things I’d Tell My Extended Family

Shannon Leigh
Aug 25, 2017 · 6 min read
Photo by Toa Heftiba on Unsplash

Last weekend was the first time in my entire life where I witnessed nearly every member of my extended family (both paternal and maternal) reunited in the same room.

Now as an introvert (and especially as an INFJ), I’m highly sensitive to large groups of people. This sensitivity, however, is heightened tenfold when it comes to time spent with family members.

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