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purpleme12 · 23/12/2025 21:54

I'm just sat here full of doubt now about if the presents are good enough or if it'll be exciting enough or if she's got enough
It doesn't really look a lot. I don't know if I've done good enough or made it special enough or spent enough cos I haven't spent like some people do

And I'm missing my dad

Just unsure if I can make it all good enough

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mamaduckbone · 23/12/2025 22:18

It will be fine - she will love the things you've got her, and Christmas isn't just about stuff, it's about time spent together. Be kind to yourself, especially if you're missing someone. There's so much pressure to create the 'perfect' Christmas, which doesn't really exist.

HansHolbein · 23/12/2025 23:38

Everything is going to be okay sweetheart. I know you’re missing your Dad. Christmas can really bring out some weird feelings. It’s ok. Feel them.

Christmas is going to be special because you have cared enough to make this post.

Thinking of you. Try and get some sleep.

Stillupatmidnight · 23/12/2025 23:44

Agree with others , presents will be good , stick the music on and enjoy time together, some families light a candle for one they r missing

purpleme12 · 24/12/2025 00:37

Thank you for lovely thoughts and words

It just feels a lot of pressure sometimes when it's just me

I think we will light a candle actually I like that idea

I've been feeling it recently

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Yung93 · 24/12/2025 00:38

Sorry to hear you feel like this. I’m assuming you are on a low budget and this is your daughter?

One way of looking at it:
Low budget > money spent > a vast majority of your income has gone on your daughter.

High income people > money spent > typically a lower percentage of their total income used.

Basically, you have given what you’ve got and that is more than enough and speaks volumes🙂

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