Even in the best of times, holidays can be challenging. Family dynamics, pressure to conform to cultural, religious, or family norms, and the holiday culture of excess can leave you feeling anxious and stressed. And for betrayed partners, there are other challenges — often hidden — that make the holidays even more challenging, and painful. You may have a family member, someone in your social circle, or a co-worker of your spouse that you see at holiday parties who is a trigger for you. Or, you may feel deeply isolated and lonely even in a large family or social gathering…