Editor’s note: This is the second and final installment in a two-part series on holiday stress. Part One explored expectations, comparison, perfectionism, parenting pressure and strategies for managing emotional overload during the holidays. Part Two focuses on boundaries, warning signs, community resources and ways to support loved ones during a difficult time of year.The holiday season often brings moments of joy and excitement, but it can also reveal deeper stress that builds beneath the surface. As families juggle gatherings, traditions and long to-do lists, emotions can run high and expectations can become overwhelming, according to local therapist Robert Cox. For some, the strain may expose heavier challenges that are easy to miss in the noise of the season.Cox noted one of the clearest ways to reduce that strain is by setting boundaries before tensions rise. He emphasized boundaries matter because they help people com...