For those alone this Xmas who don't want to be

[sashh]

HI all

I did this last year and it seemed like people liked it. I don't celebrate Xmas and in the days when I did my best ones were solo.

So if you are alone, but don't want to be, or it's the first time please post here if you want some company.

Or if you ar quite happy then post things to cheer up those who are not.

Thank you. I’m on my own this year as my family are too far to visit just for the day. So far I feel okay but I’ll probably have a quick cry after I talk to them later.
Hope everyone else on their own is coping okay.

I'm on my own for the first time. I was fine about it until this morning. I can hear the neighbours children excitedly opening presents and its lovely though. But I can't help but feel sad.

I spent a lovely Christmas Eve with my ex boyfriend who has gone to visit family who will be in Tier 4 from tomorrow.

He's already asked what I'm doing for New Year so we might spend that together too. Who knows.

I don't have a plan for today. I'm just bumbling along. Might do some work later.

It's fine to have a cry if you want. As for work, well it is the day you are least likely to get unsolicited calls.

If you have any sparkling wine I will say a glass with breakfast (or a bucks fizz) gives you a lift for the day.

My wise grandmother used to say 'drink champagne when you are down, not when you are happy, it lifts your spirits'.

If you want virtual bucks fizz the cafe is open today.

I'm on my own after DH got a last minute call early this morning to cover someone's shift after they didn't show up. Trying to out a brave face, reminding myself it's only a day and we can always do it tomorrow. Had a bit of a cleaning frenzy first thing, now there's nothing left to do so I've come back to bed for a little cry.

Was supposed to be at my parents (they are my support bubble) but got a test and trace notification so am on my own, had a little cry in bed this morning but feel better now I'm up and about

I'm on my own after being completely and utterly heartbroken and traumatised all year. It's shit. I wish it was over x

So sorry for you all having a bad time, is anyone up for putting some music on and dancing like no one is looking?

Or maybe we could write dome Janet and Roy letters.

My bubble person is away on holiday (Tier 1). No question of me going as I needed to attend XH’s funeral. It was the right decision, I’m at peace with him now. Staying away from family for Xmas by choice and adult DCs due to distance.

Now I need to name change.

I'm currently drinking tea, eating chocolate and crying my way through White Christmas 🙄

@PoinsiettaStillHasLeaves

If you want a real cry, in WWII some prisoners of the Japanese had a radio hidden in the jungle. They heard the song 'White Christmas' and learned the words.

They were not allowed a holiday but were allowed to put on a concert after work.

The men who had the radio hidden sung 'White Christmas', I doubt there was a dry eye.

Can I join? I'm having lunch with one of my DDs later but otherwise completely alone. I didn't get any cards or presents. Had three years of trauma and a nervous breakdown in 2019. No one (3 adult DC and 2 sisters) could be bothered to send me a card. My father is a self-absorbed bullying narcissist who thinks shoving £20 in a card is enough for the daughter he's supposed to love and care about.
I'm sad and I'm angry and I'm currently rethinking a lot of relationships.

I’m on my own. Split up with DH in June - divorcing. Started a new relationship with someone new.

Can’t spend the day with them as they’re with their children who don’t know about me yet (would be way too soon) so although we are regularly text n speaking it just isn’t the same.

Feels very strange. My own children leave me at 12.30 to go to exes and I won’t see them again until Tuesday so all very strange this year having had 14 years of the hustle and bustle of a busy family Christmas.

@SkintHippy anyone can join, welcome.

I'm ignored by at least half my family, they just don't seem to know I still exist.

@Newlydivorced2021 treat yourself this afternoon, a long bath with a glass of wine and a good book, do a facemask and paint your nails, all the things you can't normally do.

Then watch exactly what you want t on TV and eat nibbles and chocolate.

I'm alone actually having a nice day cracking on with cleaning weirdly. Find it therapeutic with some music on

@QueenPawPaws

Sounds good.

No big family Xmas for us which os sad. Then I looked at my tree. FIL robin ( my I laws are lovely ) sons German wooden decoration from his travels and sa beautiful bauble from a dear Aussie friend clustered together.

Made me feel warm and happy.