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Sadsister22

Member since
February 2022

95 posts

As Christmas day comes to a close, I just wanted to say 'Cheers' to us all for getting through today.

We are on the 'other side' but still I have down days/anxiety. Today was the first year that we would not be spending the day together (my partner will not be in same room as Brother sadly) and I was dreaded it.

So today was spent with in-laws and my Brother was with my parents (I didn't want him to be on his own xmas day).

So today I prepped dinner, got organised and then spent an hour with my parents & brother exchanging gifts and it was nice. Next year if things are the same we will have our own xmas day together the 4 of us (we will pick a day). Not sure why I am telling you this but felt I wanted to share my day x

I hope each and everyone of you enjoyed your day, whatever your day consisted of.

Sending best wishes in 2023 x

Posted Sun December 25, 2022 5:55pm
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Smile through tears

Member since
September 2021

2734 posts

Hi - Sadsister- yes I think most of us are on some kind of survival mode over the next week or so. Xxxxx

Posted Mon December 26, 2022 11:34amReport post

Webb89

Member since
July 2022

523 posts

My actual xmas day was very poignant as it is the first time my son would sit down for a meal with my OH. So for 5 months he would not even be in the same room as him ( all live together). For the last couple of weeks he started to speak to his dad, and yesterday we sat down as a family. But I know it was only for yesterday and possibly today and then go back to not sitting with us. I am grateful though as it made this xmas more normal in an otherwise non normal life. If that makes sense.
I am trying to see my situation as a new normal but my positve spin does not always work.

I hope that everyone managed some sort of normal or new normal and had a nice day. Sending hugs to anyone who is struggling. Xx

Posted Mon December 26, 2022 12:44pmReport post

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