Let's Discuss: Coping with End Of Year Challenges

[tyme]

I'm glad you were able to speak out to your ex wife about needing a bit of structure @WizardMotor . I guess it can really help. Sounds like they may benefit from it too seeing there are some challenges being faced.

@Patches59 , absolutely okay to have something simple. Do what you can. Sometimes, the more expectation we have, the harder it becomes! 

@Snowie , pretending is EXHAUSTING! I'm mindful socialising is not the easiest thing to do. I'm sure your children will cherish whatever time you spend with them.

[Glisten]

@tyme I just want sleep, sauna, steam and message. In any order on any day for seven days. Not necessarily inclusive.

[tyme]

Ha @Glisten .

Who said it had to be inclusive? We will get 'along' fine - you in your small corner, and I in mine lol

[Newworld]

Yes this my first truly honest year where I would rather be alone than find myself too deep in toxic situations. I have a an above ground pool that I have carted from one house to the next over the last few years with my 2 kids and I will be in that pool Christmas day weather permitting.  The kids will be at their fathers for the whole time and I will get them back the following Monday.  I sadly even find the angst of Christmas pressies and holidays  with kids a bit of a poo show (can I say that?) so I am looking forward that pool.:)

[avant-garde]

@tyme 

Things I hate about Christmas 

1. Santa - anyone can hire a Santa suit, you don't need a police clearance to hire a Santa suit....
2. Alcohol - there seems to be so much of it in everything
3. Family - I don't have one and too many silver spoons who don't know and doesn't think it's all that bad - it is that bad! 
4. Holidays - my usual structure and routine goes out the window and everything is shut and you're alone. 
5. TV programs - it's all about Santa
6. Christmas carols - all about Santa
7. Shopping centres - parents not watching their kids and how the kids just run chaos
8. Travelling - my usual support people go away on holiday with their families and no one thinks to check on me, include me

Jesus didn't have Christmas, so why do we have to

[tyme]

Get your point @avant-garde . 

That's why I really appreciated @Patches59 's thread  At Christmas, It’s OK If ……. 

[Shaz51]

Hello @tyme , @avant-garde , @Newworld , @Glisten , @Snowie 

Soo many changes have happened this year 

Feeling sad as I won't have my mum around for Christmas 

Feeling a bit slack , having Christmas lunch at our place this year 

[Glisten]

@Shaz51 it’s going to be a tough Christmas for you. Big HUGS

[Snowie]

@Shaz51 my heart goes out to you hon.

Christmas can be such a hard time. Sending lots of love 💕💕

[Shaz51]

Thank you for the hugs @Snowie , @Glisten ❤️

Sending you lots of hugs too xx 🤗