My name is Hannah Collins, and where I live, Christmas isn’t just about joy—it’s about performance.
In the suburbs of Chicago, especially in my husband’s family, everything had to look perfect. The house, the food, the laughter… even the marriages.
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My name is Hannah Collins, and where I live, Christmas isn’t just about joy—it’s about performance.
In the suburbs of Chicago, especially in my husband’s family, everything had to look perfect. The house, the food, the laughter… even the marriages.
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