Our CEO kept saying 'we're a family here' until I asked for a vacation day to attend my actual family's reunion

and suddenly I was 'abandoning the team'.

I told my therapist I was having trouble committing to consistent routines because of my disorganized attachment style.

She just sighed and said, 'So you're saying you're disorganized?'

My manager said, 'We're a family here.'

Which makes sense, because I'm always dreading our gatherings and can't afford to move out.

My company says 'we're a family here.'

Which explains why I'm emotionally exhausted and constantly planning my escape.