Anyone else feeling sad this Christmas?

[Hotpinkangel19]

I'm guessing I'm not alone. I have my husband and children. I'm just feeling sad. It's my baby's first Christmas and although it's been okay, it hasn't been special. It doesn't feel like Christmas. I feel awful for spoiling it. My mum and dad died last year and I have no other family. I feel so alone.

Oh hon. So sorry . It can be v hard at such a poignant time. My dad died in Jan and I am feeling it too esp as my beloved aunt is about to die as well . Life can be v hard at times. Hold on to your son and think that in time you will learn to cope without your dear parents a bit better.
Sending a hug xxx

It is a very emotional time, and you have lost your parents. It's ok to feel sad honestly.

But it is only 24 hours at the end of the day and you will recover and feel better soon. There are far too many expectations of Christmas. Just go with the flow.

I lost my dear Mum on 11 December, so was expecting to feel shit. But we all gathered at brother's house this morning and raised a glass to her beautiful soul. Was lovely.

It is only one day really. I hope you will feel better soon.

Yep, me. Lost my mum a few months ago and she always made a huge effort at Christmas. As I have kids, ignoring Christmas wasn't an option, so we've taken DSIL up on her offer of Christmas at theirs (beauitful European capital city) to make it different, at least. My dad is home alone (ignoring Christmas) but I feel like shit for leaving him, he was invited too.

lost my dad 3 weeks ago today in tragic sudden circumstances. Still feels surreal but doing our best. Curry today instead of roast xxx

Me too.

I have my beautiful children with me, I'm on my own with them and have no other family. The kids have had an awesome day and I've loved watching them, but it's just hit me like a tonne of bricks that my son and daughter who died aren't here too and they should be. They never lived through a Christmas and I'm usually ok, this year I just feel really really sad about all I've missed out on with them.

Trying to turn it round because I'm so lucky to have my other children, I'm struggling this year though.

Lost my Mum in November to cancer. I was doing okay till this morning and I started wrapping some presents and I remembered how she used to joke that I always used too much sellotape and she struggled to open the presents. Sat and cried for a couple of minutes

Yes DM dies in January and this time last year she spent the day with us. It just seems a massive loss today.

I am. I known I'm incredibly lucky to be on holiday with my husband and kids in a beautiful part of the world. But our lunch at the hotel was overpriced and kids didn't enjoy it and me and husband have had a huge row because we've had a little too much wine. It's ruined my day. I just don't want to be here and trying to off a brave face on it for my kids. He was so nasty to me and although He's apologised and said he didn't mean it I'm still upset

I am. My dad is very very poorly and suffered a lot this whole year, which has been excruciating to see. He's in hospital right now having emergency surgery and I don't know if he will make it or what will happen in the coming months. I'm very grateful for the NHS staff who are taking care of him today.

Sorry for all the loss you're feeling

I should be grateful, my mum was able to be here for Christmas. But she's forgotten me. She recognises I'm her daughter, but she thinks I'm my sister. Doesn't remember ever having a second daughter.

I'm so sorry you're all feeling sad too. X

for everyone struggling.

My daughter died this year and it’s been awful.

hugs to everyone missing loved ones. I am one of them, but onwards and upwards. It is tough watching ill people close to you going downhill too. I am a veteran of this.

This time of year is particularly difficult since everyone is supposed to be full of cheer and so on.

Feeling a bit melancholy I must say.

This time last year I was 8 months pregnant. Now I have a beautiful 11mo DC3 but she has a rare genetic condition and we've had a rotten year.

But no-one has died and I have tried to buck myself up.