Christmas Parties

Antonia_Scope

Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences with us about Christmas shopping yesterday. 

Today we would like know, how you feel about Christmas parties.

Whether it's with family, friends or colleagues, what has been your experience so far?

What do you like or dislike about Christmas parties?

Will you be attending any this year?

mumjac

I'm going away , i refuse to let this illness get the better of me , its better than being on me own 

Antonia_Scope

Hi @mumjac

That's the spirit!! I hope you have a lovely holiday.  

debbiedo49

@mumjac any space in your case for me lol? Happy Holidays!

ChrissyDavies

Yes and me please.

Antonia_Scope

@debbiedo49 @ChrissyDavies Me three! 

ChrissyDavies

Hi, I'm new to all this.

dinkydonna4118

Antonia_Scope said:

Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences with us about Christmas shopping yesterday. 

Today we would like know, how you feel about Christmas parties.

Whether it's with family, friends or colleagues, what has been your experience so far?

What do you like or dislike about Christmas parties?

Will you be attending any this year?

dinkydonna4118

Types I dread them x

ChrissyDavies

Me too.

Antonia_Scope

Hi @ChrissyDavies

A warm welcome to the community.

What do you dislike the most about it?

Antonia_Scope

Hi @dinkydonna4118

Thank you for sharing, would you mind sharing why, please?

debbiedo49

I have avoided parties like the plague for years due to my m h issues. I'm not comfortable in places around people where I can't predict what's going to happen. I need to have get out plans in advance to consider any social event. On the day it will still depend on how I feel and I find that some people do not understand or accept that. Past 8 years at christmas I've preferred to be at home by myself or with my son. I've sent him to family get togethers without me so he can have the good times regardless. Things have been difficult with friends and family since my mum passed away, then my m h declined and family just used to end up either arguing or avoiding each other. Friends just kept expecting me to try harder and get better. Then fell away. Now, I chose to do what feels best for me. More so this year as my dad passed away in May. No parties for me for sure.

ChrissyDavies

I hear what you are saying, I feel some of that too. I hate the drama and the arguments usually caused by alcohol, as I don't drink I don't have much tolerance for those that do and act up.

Antonia_Scope

Hi @debbiedo49

Thank you for sharing your story with us. I am so sorry to hear about your parents, please accept my condolences. I understand, I am happy to hear you made the decision to do what is best for you.  We are all here to support you if you need someone to talk to. I know it may not be easy but I hope you and your son have a lovely festive season.

Antonia_Scope

Hi @ChrissyDavies

Thank you for sharing this. Yes, it's definitely not a nice space to be in. It is exhausting.

debbiedo49

Thank you Merry Christmas 

ChrissyDavies

You too. 

Antonia_Scope

Hi @debbiedo49

You're welcome and thank you

I hope your Christmas went well.

Antonia_Scope

Hi @ChrissyDavies

Thank you
 I hope your Christmas went well.

debbiedo49

Thank you it was fine x

Antonia_Scope

Hi @debbiedo49

That's lovely to hear.

Have a lovely New Year  

clp

We had a Christmas meal out which meant I could participate and then I went on holiday - best of both worlds! I can't stand crowded venues and loud music any more so this was perfect.

Antonia_Scope

Hi @clp

Happy New Year!

Brilliant! I am really happy to hear this, yes it's definitely the best of both worlds. I totally understand.