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Christmas ....meh....for some of us

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inkcog Tue 24-Dec-19 10:29:14

I thought I'd start this thread as a little support for anybody struggling. It's such an odd time of year, so dark, so many expectations.

vinasol Tue 24-Dec-19 15:55:01

When I went out with my walking group pre-Christmas quite a few of us agreed that we weren't keen on all the festivities. Mostly because we had been through some difficult circumstances and it was just "not the same." A few years have passed and although I can't say I really enjoy it, I feel much better about it than I did. As my son said "it's not the same when you grow up!" I agree.

craftyone Tue 24-Dec-19 17:25:43

Thanks maw thanks

we were lucky, 45 years and lovely memories

5th christmas and the first time I have been able to face carols from kings. I am embracing it this season and thankful for my new home and my relatively good health, being warm, having enough to eat.