1st christmas alone ...

[Justme1981]

Hi all
My husband & i separated a few weeks ago, my ds (2) is spending christmas morning with me (till 1130). After that i don't know what to do, i have no close family. My cousin has invited me to go to her & her dads (my aunties exhusband), my friend has invited me to lunch with her family, am also tempted to change into my pjs, watch tv, drink too much wine & have a bit of a cry. Wwyd??

I have been there 4 or 5 years ago, the too much wine idea seems a grand idea but it isn't!! Go and spend some time with others so you don't end up a drunken mess by 3pm ( like I did )

I would do what would ultimately make me the happiest without feeling like I had to do something just because it's Christmas Day.
If I'm going through a bad time then I personally prefer my own company and painting on a smile feels like hard work. Others feel better around people and distraction. Do what you feel you need to do this year even if it's wine on the sofa (which sounds fun to me!)

You should get into your PJs, then go round to your friends / cousins house and drink too much wine surrounded by people who can support you :)

Thanks all, i guess i just dont want to intrude on other peoples christmases, currently thinking may go for lunch at friends then curl up in pjs but what if she just feels obliged to offer? Gah!

I spent Christmas day on my own last year, usually work it which I am this year, and it was the best Christmas ever! A nice long run, soak in the bath steak, booze...totally stress free! I will never bother with (toxic) family or a traditional Christmas ever again.

Oh thank you! That does sound good

I would defo do what TinyMarie said. do what makes you happiest. And for me I would sit at home on pjs, drink watch movies and relax haha