Alone

I think very few of us experience the instagram perfect Christmas for one reason or another. I enjoy Christmastime eg decorating my tree etc but tbh I often find Christmas Day a bit of an anti climax. I have family members who have cut me off, but like to think they’re thinking of me, just as I’m thinking fondly of them. Find the things you enjoy. Although films, adverts, media etc seem to prescribe what Christmas Day should look like don’t believe the hype. Some have time pressures trying to please all the people (evermore complicated as families grow/blend), others it’s money, loneliness etc. Don’t trust the façade. Those who are able to truly enjoy it I pray they know how blessed they are and that those memories stay with them.

If you live anywhere near South sea, St Swithins catholic church do a meal on Christmas day for anyone in that situation. It's very social and friendly. If you're interested then message me and I'll put you in touch with someone who knows more about it than me.

If you want to buy presents for people, plenty of charities require them, what about things for the soldiers fighting in the wars? who are so far from home and all alone. that'll warm your heart or to poorer people at you local Salvation army

Operation Christmas Box

Christmas Present Appeal | The Salvation Army

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/christmas-and-mental-health/christmas-coping-tips/

Christmas has become a time of stress rather than happiness.
Do check out council/parish council led resources that might be of use in your area, or church/temple, even if your not religious

https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-cope-when-you-are-alone-at-christmas-3024301

https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-cope-with-loneliness-3144939

Merry Christmas. ❤

@checkmate99
Hello I’m sorry I didn’t see your post till now like @Marydoll5 said I hope you got through yesterday ok and now it’s all over hopefully you could trying get a hobby or a new group to join or do some voluntary work if your able to do that and next year might not seem so overwhelming.

❤️

it is really difficult, I’m ok, but it’s hard because I’ve never spent a Christmas without my son, in 24 years

Just coming downstairs Xmas morning was so hard knowing he wasn’t there . I didn’t know if he would come round or not
but he didn’t

I believe he’s blocked my number

And on social media

I did see a picture on his new gf fb

A Christmas pic taken with all her family

Which was a real kick in the teeth

So I know where he is

He’s spending it with his new gf

And her family

I know he has work tomorrow

I don’t know

I think he must just be trying to cool down

But him moving out like that

And at Xmas is really hurtful

And prob my own fault

My family all just doing there own thing

They all know what’s going on

And none bothered to inclued me knowing I was on my

Own

I just need to start doing things for my self now

Only just sorted my universal credit out

And then he leaves …

So now I got start all this with telling council he’s gone

Council tax and

Then it’s all going to get messed up

Bedroom tax ect

And assuming I’ll have to get in touch with universal credit as well 🤦‍♀️ Nightmare

I’m just watching films and trying to keep occupied

I just keep thinking about all those Xmas morning together over the years of him being a kid

Iff to s just so hurtful

He’s my only child too

I’m just going to leave him to cool down

Carry on and do what I need to do
and hope he wants to sort stuff out X

Not doing great. Feel really down and anxious. Actually I am petrified about the future about the uncertain. I am trying to cheer up watching telly etc. anyway I hope it will pass.