25-12-2025 09:34 AM
25-12-2025 09:34 AM
25-12-2025 09:47 AM
25-12-2025 11:19 AM
25-12-2025 11:19 AM
Make sure you all take care of yourselves over the Christmas and new years period.
I know I will be crying a little and eating a lot!
Looking forward to the husband and I’s tradition of sitting on the lounge and watching Die Hard Christmas night.
25-12-2025 12:34 PM
25-12-2025 12:34 PM
25-12-2025 12:40 PM
25-12-2025 12:40 PM
I had a huge meltdown last night, lots of tears, to the point of not having control over my breath. I woke up feeling exhausted and fragile.
I'm spending Christmas with my Mum and Dad. And I started to remind myself to be grateful that I have people around me this year, especially given that I spent Christmas on my own last year. It didn't feel particularly kind or gentle to myself though, because it's okay for me to feel what I need to feel today.
I've been to see my brother and his family. It's tough because my brother and his wife are fighting with my parents and they're not with us for lunch and dinner.
I had a surprise pop in visit from my older half brother. I haven't seen him in five years...it's complicated.
I lost my Grandfather a couple of months ago, so grief is a big thing for me this Christmas.
25-12-2025 01:06 PM
25-12-2025 01:06 PM
@Oaktree Thank you lovely. I’m not sure how you are feeling today but I wish you a merry Xmas if you celebrate.
I am not having the best day. It’s been rough and forums are quiet.
I hope you enjoy your holidays 🙂
25-12-2025 01:36 PM
25-12-2025 01:36 PM
Gentle hugs @Oaktree @Cuddlebear @NightFury @K8e @Shaz51
I wish all the joy and togetherness was real. Hope there some good moments for each of you.
25-12-2025 02:30 PM
25-12-2025 02:30 PM
@Appleblossom @Cuddlebear @NightFury @K8e @Shaz51
Hey guys,
I am sorry if today is not going too well. Hubby and I are cooking today. Our Christmas won’t start until tonight when the kids come for dinner. We are not exchanging gifts this year as the boys are saving for weddings. It will be lovely to spend time with our kids. We don’t see them too often anymore because they lead busy lives.
25-12-2025 02:33 PM
25-12-2025 02:33 PM
have a wonderful evening @Oaktree with your family
weddings in the future -- how exciting
Yes our S3 and family were coming up but headed up they could not , so hopefully later
25-12-2025 03:07 PM
25-12-2025 03:07 PM
@Oaktree It’s Ok. All I can do is hope for better days ahead. This taper and life events has really got me in a bad place.
Im really glad you’ve got family dinner today. It makes me happy when others have that plus weddings coming up. I love weddings such happy occasions.
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