Happy Holidays everyone!
This time of year gets harder and harder for me every time it comes around. My family is so small and so broken and the older I get, it feels the smaller the family becomes. I wish things were different and I become so upset thinking about what others have. I know there are many others experiencing the same so I just wanted to send my thoughts and well wishes to everyone! And to those struggling... we will get through this.
Thank you. 🤗🎁
I have lots of family. I’m watching a judge show with hot tea and my dog sitting on my sofa.
I have a pile of work next to me I might do.
Sending you well wishes and peaceful thoughts.
I have no family except my H. We will just be watching movies and cooking dinner. I’m very grateful to have him. Where would I be without him? And I have my faithful and loving little fur babies. Give big hugs to the ones you do have and enjoy them. I know it’s sad to see big families having a wonderful time but try to just enjoy the holidays in your own way. I’m trying very hard to do that.
Hello, I understand how you must feel, I have had to adjust to family to no family, and it is OK, that is the way life is,, we have to grow up. Be good to yourself, enjoy the day, that is what it is about celebrating Jesus Birthday, which is actually a fib, he was born in March!!!
So do something nice for yourself and husband, and your lovely pets. I am by myself, so have spoilt myself with: Lobster Tail and lots of good sides, a glass of Calif wine, with Choc Ice Cream for Dessert. Weather permitting I will go for a long walk out in nature I have 2 cats so will spoil them with a treat. I have already put out corn for the squirrels, and treats for the raccoons and possums. I feel happy and content, I wish the same for you. So do your own Christmas, you will find it freeing and a happy occasion you will want to repeat.
I wish you a Happy and Merry Christmas, followed by a Great, healthy New New, knowing Spring is not far behind, time to renew.....Sending Love, Hugs, Peace and Understanding.....
Sprinkle 1......
Hi Tina, I'm sorry you are going through this. I am currently feeling similarly. The loneliness is crushing. Both my parents are dead. I am single and looks like that might be my future as I'm getting up there. Life is hard. Blessings to you and hope the future gets better.
I can relate...my family is so disconnected and small (besides my husband and kids it is just my parents now, my brother died 2 years ago at age 33...I have a few aunts/uncles and cousins I never see/speak to). My husband's family is large and very close...they have now accepted me fully after 12 years of marriage and it should make me happy but it mostly reminds me of what I don't have. My 2 little boys innocently comment on my lack of family and seem to identify more with my husband's large family. It is irrational but I feel so alone. I see none of me in my oldest son and very little of me in my youngest son. Family gatherings with my husband's family are spent sharing memories that pre-date my entrance into the family and make me feel like an outsider.
Family is what you make it. Doesn't matter the size. Enjoy who or what you have.
Some of these seemingly " perfect large families" have big problems also.
Make your own special traditions and enjoy. Don't compare your life to other people's.
Enjoy your day. Whatever you choose to do make time for some joy. We should do this everyday not just today.
🌲🎅🏻
There's always the option of reaching out to each part of your family. If you don't wish to, enjoy the family you have. I only have my husband and three grown kids. I have a brother but we go years without speaking to one another. I've tried to reach out to him several times only to be rebuffed. So I stopped. He rarely comes to mind anymore. It's his loss. It's a shame, but that's the reality. Have a lovely Christmas and may you find peace in your heart.
I'm in that position too. I really wanted to have a person round for dinner that didn't have anybody or nowhere to go. I will try to do that next year x
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