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This is exactly what I need. I'm not sure which of my children I will see on ChristmasDay., things are rather fragmented at the moment. The idea of having a Christmas chat room to remove even 1% of the feeling of loneliness is amazing.
I struggle with Christmas too, but try really hard to make it magical for my daughter. We have family over for lunch and then everyone, including my daughter leaves- she goes to her fathers for the afternoon. So I’m sure I’ll be around in the afternoon to chat…. Or maybe I’ll nap!
I'm glad this thread started early. My feelings about Xmas are complicated. Any of our family celebrations have been fraught for as long as I can remember - certainly since I moved out at 21 - and I acknowledge but regret my failings in that regard. I'm currently negotiating this year's arrangements. It's a hurdle and it hurts, but I'm trying. Xmas to me exemplifies the mind-body-spirit split. Thank goodness for the music.
I will reply to this with 💚❤️🎄🔔📯 but not feeling it this year and not wanting to be with anyone. Might go put the tree up to try to cheer my husband and I up...dunno what good it would do. Sorry....
