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Smile through tears

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September 2021

2538 posts

Posted Wed November 2, 2022 4:37pmReport post

Another lump in my throat today. Seeing the Christmas goods flooding the shops.

I thought about all the people with sadness in their lives that must feel exactly the same as me at this time of year.

Distressed and pregnant

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November 2020

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Posted Wed November 2, 2022 4:47pmReport post

Sending love to you Smile xxx

Upset mum

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June 2020

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Posted Wed November 2, 2022 5:58pmReport post

Always a difficult time , hugs sent xx

Take comfort in the fact they have us xx

Bitterbean

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December 2021

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Posted Wed November 2, 2022 6:18pmReport post

Just the two of us for Christmas this year. Easier to manage the bail conditions. :(

SAL

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December 2021

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Posted Wed November 2, 2022 6:21pmReport post

I felt over come with emotions in the shops the other day for similar reasons. I was having a low day and thought about how much sadness I have in me that I can't/don't show and digging deep to be strong. It does really help me appreciate and look forward to the smallest things though.

Christmas is bitter sweet for me - it'll be just under a year until he's out. There feels like something significant about that.

Upset mum

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June 2020

2385 posts

Posted Wed November 2, 2022 6:39pmReport post

This journey is just full of so many different emotions x

But we all support each other here xx

Polly Pocket

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May 2022

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Posted Wed November 2, 2022 10:51pmReport post

Sending lots of love to you ladies tonight xxxx

Smile through tears

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September 2021

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Posted Thu November 3, 2022 4:18amReport post

As I said the thoughts of sadness I felt weren't just for me - it was of perhaps people that are ill, suffered the loss of a loved one, the lonely, the homeless, families struggling to afford a nice Christmas....

And there it is - the beginning of November reminding you everywhere you go. Not being a misery but when this happens In your life you develop a less selfish attitude and really feel for other people who could be quietly suffering in their lives. At that -perhaps a whole lot worse than I am!

Edited Thu November 3, 2022 4:28am

Carmela

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November 2020

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Posted Fri November 4, 2022 3:46pmReport post

I know how you feel smile, sending lots of love your way.

Im going to order on WHSmith as that goes straight to the prison so my person can get a present for Christmas, books, puzzle books just something new and maybe get them a new jumper xxx

ACompleteMess

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February 2022

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Posted Sat November 5, 2022 7:53pmReport post

I've struggled a lot emotionally with it now coming closer to Christmas. Christmas has always been my favourite time of year and I've always been one for going all out with the decorations, visiting Christmas markets, going to Christmas lights ect. But this year I feel so lost, so upset. I know my partner will be moving away soon which means I won't see a lot of him and we won't be spending Christmas together. I know this Christmas is going to be miserable and for the first time in my life I'm dreading Christmas rather than looking forward to it. Can't wait for it to be over.

Smile through tears

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September 2021

2538 posts

Posted Sun November 6, 2022 6:18amReport post

Ah bless you. This is my third Christmas I've had speaking to my son in prison. It's just not the same, as old as the big lump is - I miss seeing him opening his cheesy presents and rolling on the floor (with pretend excitement) as he discovers a pack of socks (his magnificent sense of humour)......

It's hard x

Edited Sun November 6, 2022 7:40am