AIBU to just want Christmas over so I can stop being sad?

[PassiveAggressivePatsy]

This Christmas my two young kids are with their dad, his girlfriend and his family from Christmas eve 100 miles away, my boyfriend of 18 months is spending Christmas day with his son and ex (they get on still) and then he's away for new year to see his family 4 hours away (theres no room for me and my kids), my parents and siblings all have their own plans, plus I have f all leave so am working most of the fortnight and my small team are leaving for new jobs (I'm thrilled for them but panicking).

I used to be pretty upbeat but am struggling to hold back the tears most days this month and am hating all the Christmas cheer. I have lush friends and am furiously planning things to do and people to see - but feel utterly miserable... what do I do?

YANBU. Christmas can be a way difficult time for many.

I hope it gets better. Can you try to relax and enjoy some time to yourself?

My heart goes out to you xx

Have you any friends you could invite over for breakfast or supper on Christmas Day just to break the day up?

I also wish Christmas was over. I lost my Dd1 4yrs ago she loved Christmas. Dd2 is 4 and so excited about Santa.
I have tried putting on a happy face for her but today she asked for the 100th time for us to sing Christmas songs I actually wanted to run away.
Can't wait for January.

I feel the same and I feel very sad too

My baby is away in another country. Another two weeks to go and my heart is aching

I don’t want to spend times with friends or other family I want to be left alone and I wish they would accept that

I shall be working in the evening

Can you put some time into volunteering in your local community? Perhaps a coffee and chat morning or your foodbank or local homeless shelter might be a good call.

I’m so sorry ParkheadParadise my sadness is nothing and temporary

Parkhead Paradise

It's such a rubbish time for many folk - my dad died on Christmas night/Boxing Day morning 2014 and Christmas has never been the same since. My mum had died not that long before so it really hit me hard . So sorry @ParkheadParadise, I can't imagine how hard putting the face on must be for you.

Big handholds to everyone struggling through the festive season

@EnthusiasmIsDisturbed
Your sadness is just as important as anyone else's. 2 weeks will fly in.

Thank you ParkheadParadise

Yes it shall fly by.

I dont know what to say. Just a big hug.xxx