To have to do an ‘Emma Thompson’ this Christmas?

Hi, I might be able to help you. I’ll send you a DM rather than taking over this thread x

We’re 4 weeks on from a very similar loss, have a similar aged older child and I had to disappear for a few cries today. It was rough. We got home and my husband just gave me a hug and said well that was a lot harder than I expected it to be. So I’m sending you lots of love, I can only imagine how much harder today would have been for you that close to your due date.

Love and strength to all of you amazing women making it through this Xmas x

I'm recovering from breast cancer and on top had shoulder surgery last week. My arm is so swollen and I'm in so much pain. My family are being lovely and doing everything for me and I'm smiling and joining in with the after dinner board.games. But I just want to go home to my own bed and my cat.

I’m so sorry. Thinking of you tonight and your little one xx

Unfortunately the brave face failed today and I spent most of the day in bed. My husband has been amazing despite his own grief. I just couldn’t keep going. I’m sure it’ll get better but today it was just too much. And insensitive comments from both of our mothers doesn’t help at all. It’s amazing how thoughtless that generation can be.

Sending all of you hugs and love 🫂

That’s rough. Sending hugs 💐

My lovely MIL is slowly killing herself as she is in complete denial over her disease. Today has been ok as it’s just been DH and DC, but I know he’s worried about this weekend when we see her and confront her. Tried to be as normal for him as possible, which he has said he’s appreciated. His DGM died last Christmas, so it’s a hard time for them all. Having Christmas at home away from everyone has actually really helped with the unforced happiness. DC have just eaten and played their way through the day, and enjoyed not being on show to various people that usually turn up at in-laws. We’re all still in pjs which is lovely.
About to drink the port and eat cheese! Work tomorrow, so only a couple of glasses, but they will be raised to you all and the strength you have, though may not feel.

Both DH and I have been made redundant (completely different industries) from the New Year.
Not only is this incredibly stressful for us, my role was for a charity supporting women who have experienced domestic abuse, so I feel really guilty that I’ll be having to leave my caseload.

I'm just so sad for everyone having to bear so much, it's just heartbreaking. I'm on my own, but I'm totally ok with it, it's just peaceful. Sending love and strength to everyone dealing with such difficult times and may 2026 being brighter days. X

I have successfully completed my Emma Thompsoning til tomorrow when it begins anew. Will admit to internal screaming. But everything was to be expected

I got a private counsellor for my daughter when she was like this and it helped enormously. Could this be an option? I'm so sorry, it's horrific to watch them go through this and feel so helpless. We are out the other side and i wish this coming year brings the same for you.

@Oldtigernidster
I am so sorry .. thats tough .
Take care of yourself xx

Bloody hell, women are ace!

As we approach midday, I have poured out a glass which I raise to each and everyone of us, happy, sad or angry or indifferent, just know that there is a stranger wishing you all happier times ahead xxx

Hi to each and every one of you sending you all hugs today thinking of you all.
life can be absolutely fucking awful whether it’s Christmas or not today is not always a special occasion for some of us and your posts are heartbreaking.

Wishing you all peace and strength today. Thank you OP for starting this thread.

I hope that there is something today that makes everyone genuinely smile, even if it’s just a brief one. Sending love to everyone being so brave and Merry Christmas. ❤️

This is not your fault … you are enough and he is disrespectful of you .
Take care of yourself x

My audhd teen will stay in bed all day ( wake around 3/4pm). I have her Chinese for dinner whilst I will, as always cook myself a xmas dinner. She never buys me a present ( I offer her money). She will open her presents and go back to bed, where she lives!. She never leaves the house. I wish she was 6 again!

My eldest who resides with dad never buys me anything either but at least she was greatful for all her presents and I actually got a hug from her this year .
I spend it alone and its just another day.
I put so much effort t in and spend so much and get so little back.
Next year im going to volunteer at a homeless charity...
But as this post shows there's always people so.much worse off...

I actually found earrings in my ex-husbands pocket when he asked me to look for something for him. I put them back and said nothing. I received different earrings on Christmas morning. I had had my suspicions which were now confirmed. I said nothing that day so as to not spoil it for our three children. I was secretly glad as I now knew where I stood. Obviously we got divorced.

Sending love and light to everyone ETing this Christmas. You are stronger than you think you are but it is so unfair that you need to be.

I pray for everyone who is going through stuff. On the day we celebrate his birth, I reflect and remind myself that Jesus truly brings hope as a believer. I find strength in him and pray that you do too.🙏

Sending love and prayers to you all 🤍

Try to get through but remember not to deny your own feelings too