Breaking Cycles with Julia (Huzzah)
At some point or another, I think many of us have heard of "healing generational trauma." Breaking problematic/abusive behaviors, refusing to make some of the mistakes of the previous generation. I think Julia is a fantastic example of this. We see her diagnosing problems in her parents' marriage. She subtly calls out her dad on his pyrrhic victory during the renovation project, which is a nod to her deeper understanding of their communication faults. As Jason notes, Julia always seems to find the appropiate excuse to escape a family dinner right before the fight or tension. She understands the conflict is inevitable and has found ways to exist outside of it. I think one of the best ways she builds a distinct future for herself is in her romantic relationship. Her own relationship exhibits none of the problems in the marriage she grew up in. Her own boyfriend is "cool" and kind to Jason. When he meets her family, he's confident, friendly, and nothing like th...