To start a thread for people who will be alone tomorrow?

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I've read a few threads tonight which make me so sad 😔
First of all I am not alone this Christmas BUT things aren't good within my marriage and it's taking all my fight to hide this from my dc. It being Christmas just makes my situation seem a bit shitter but there are people far worse off than I am.
The thought of people being lonely and sad on Christmas Day is truly awful when tbh apart from my kids opening their gifts it's just a bloody stressful Sunday with a bigger dinner tomorrow isn't it! Stressed skint Sunday!

I fucking hate Christmas. It just magnifies everything that is shit in your life. Bring on the new year, fresh starts, new optimism

But it can be worse and lonelier with the wrong people around.

Hope yours improves [santa]

That's exactly right you know, much as I wouldn't deny my dc their daddy around I really feel my day would be better if he wasn't here! I'll spend the day on pins because I won't know when I'll do something to annoy him or tbh what it will bloody be

AIBU to highlight the wonderful Sarah Millican's #Joinin campaign on Twitter?

Ah Sticker beat me to it.

Just came in to mention the #JoinIn campaign on Twitter. It's aimed at anyone who is alone and doesn't want to be to help everyone connect.

This thread is a great idea though. xxx

I’m going to be alone tomorrow. I’ve had invites but with both parents deceased and no blood relatives (other than a toxic sister who I’m NC with) i feel like I just want to relax with a good book enjoy the peace and quiet and rest.

I’ve bought a nice bit of beef to cook.

I'll be quite busy tomorrow but I'm happy I can chat with people who just might need to know someone cares ❤️

Just checking in! I'm alone because I'm a doctor on call and genuinely wanted everyone else to celebrate as usual rather than staying local with me.

My cats say "mrrow". (3 in the picture but they kind of blend together.)

I'm not alone tomorrow but i wish i was. i'd rather be alone than on edge with a man unfortunately we also have a DS in the mix.

There's plenty of people who would love to be alone at Xmas (and every other day of the year)........
But to those who wish they were not Happy Christmas! x and I hope your dreams come true

It's very upsetting to know there will be people sad and lonely at Christmas. It's upsetting any day of the year but Christmas does exaggerate it as there will be many people surrounded by loved ones, family and friends. I was just thinking earlier that although I've had a stressful few weeks with the dc, I prefer that to being lonely. It's also equally upsetting to know some people would rather be on their own due to the behaviour of someone they are sharing Christmas with!

Thecat I honestly only noticed the black and white cat in the pic til you pointed out there are 3. Lovely cats they are

Can't sleep for thinking about my dad who I had to put into a care Home on Saturday.
He lives with my mum who has Parkinson's and my arrogant self obsessed brother. They have neglected my dad more than I had realised. I got a days notice of the fact that brother won't cope with Dad anymore. Had to rush to find a home that could take him before Christmas and so I'm not 100% happy with the one he's in. They are refusing to visit and haven't bought him anything for Christmas.
I'm visiting everyday but also have DH Family to cook for today. Just feel he's so alone.

Whatever45. Your dad is safe and has people around him to look after him. I am sure the staff will make a fuss today. And in the new year you can address your concerns and be sure that you get the right place for your dad. Thinking of you xx

Thank you so much eve34, that's made me quite tearful with relief. Silly how I need someone to come tell me its the right thing. Hope you have a lovely day too. Also thinking of anyone who is feeling a little alone today. X

It can be lonely with the wrong people around you.

Life is short, enjoy it, nothing wrong with spending a day by yourself.

@whatever45 you've done the absolute best for your dad ❤️

Life really is too short to be miserable about just one day isn't it. My kids are happy that's all that matters

I'm spending the day with DH, DD, DBIL & his girlfriend, so we're definitely not alone, but then I have my Mil with Parkinson's & dementia and Fil with a permanent brain injury to contend with. It's not the Christmas we wanted and I'm dreading a day of loading & unloading a washing machine, cooking lunch in a cramped kitchen and trying to shield a 15yo & DBIL's girlfriend from the worst of it. It's horrible seeing your elderly parents in such a vulnerable position, especially if their illnessthe future.es bring out the worst in them. This Christmas will be different, but hopefully we'll laugh about what We've faced in

Whoops. Pressed post not preview! ...especially if their illnesses bring out the worst in them. This Christmas will be different, but hopefully we'll laugh about it in the future.

Thinking of everyone
It's an emotive day in many ways and tends to highlight the feelings of loneliness
To all those that feel they can make a positive change in 2018 I wish you all the luck. I am going to try and hopefully next Christmas won't be like this.

This is my first year not seeing my parents or sister after a monumental fall out.

Im not alone, have OH and baby daughter. But really dont know how im going to get through the day with no tears.

Hugs to everyone who's either sad or alone today

@Lilsquish big hugs to you 🌺
I have to probably come face to face with my 'father' today because unlike my siblings I don't tolerate his shit. But I won't let him spoil my day hopefully

Happy Christmas to everyone. You are never alone with Mumsnet and a big glass of bubbly and some nibbles.

Hope everyone who was alone had a great day yesterday.