Anyone else had a terrible year?

[Aurasauras]

I am sure you don't want my list of exactly how shit 2023 has been but roll on 2024!

I read about the ritual of opening the window to let the year out just before midnight on 31/12 then opening the door at midnight to let the New Year in. Any other rituals I should know about?

It's been awful nothing dramatic no-one has died or got seriously ill but my anxiety is out of control and I've had bunker mentally ALL YEAR I'm currently looking for a new car except im not because I keep hyperventilating over spending money and freaking out if I make a mistake I hate driving my car why won't I let it go? What is WRONG with me 😭

Roll on 2024 I need to pull myself together

Year has been both good and dreadful.

Good in that I met someone wonderful and we're still together.

Bad in that my mum was diagnosed with terminal cancer and she has deteriorated badly and she doesn't have long left.

2024 might be worse in that she dies then and not in this one.

Absolutely my worst year and at the same time I’ve tried to make the best of every day in spite of it.

Never heard of that ritual however we will be away for New Year’s Eve and doors and windows will be open all over the place. Nevertheless, I will be seeking a closed window to purposefully open and finding a closed door to open.

Yes an absolutely terrible year. 1 very unexpected death a couple of weeks ago, endless horrific issues with my teen daughter, financial worries.... you name it. And not looking like there will ever be an improvement!

Not terrible, just a bit 'meh' and flat, mostly due to money issues not allowing us to do much other than survive.

Not major problems so I shouldn't complain, but things could be a lot better.

Here's hoping for a better 2024 for everyone.

@user628468523532453 please hold on. I know how painful life can be, how it can break you down and keep hitting you but it does get better and we find the strength to carry on. And one day you see the sun shine through beautiful green leaves and birds soaring and you realise that despite death, pain and loss there is always hope, joy and beauty. In my darkest days I spent hours in the woods where I felt calm and I saw the struggles the wildlife goes through, the cruel twists of fate they suffer and yet they carry on and thrive. We are here @user628468523532453 if you ever want to talk ❤️

I don’t know of any rituals and I’m not one for following them even if I did, but I’ve had the worst year ever and I’m wishing you an exceptionally happy 2024 💐

Each year just seems to get worse than the last...

This year has included a sudden traumatic bereavement, redundancy, health scares, a hit and run car accident (no injury but car damage), topped with our sons nursery shutting suddenly so having to juggle childcare with no notice. Honestly 2023 can get in the bin. I'll be doing anything to bring better luck into 2024!

Definitely the worst year of my life. I separated from my husband and then a few weeks later our 13 year old son was diagnosed with stage 3 cancer. He's doing well at the moment and responding well to treatment but the cancer type is extremely aggressive and I am terrified of what 2024 could bring.

I will join you all in bidding farewell to 2023 by opening the front door at the time of the bells on new years eve. We bid this year and all of its grief and sorrow goodbye as we hope for a better brighter 2024.

I'm so sorry to hear of all these losses, illnesses, breakups, breakdowns and other difficulties. I hope it all turns around for you in 2024 and beyond xxx

Another abysmal year here! Redundancy and near financial ruin, DC struggling horribly at school (SEN with no support), nursed one parent through chemo, then watched the other die.

2023 can get to fuck!

I feel like the last ten years have been awful with so many things going on. I thought 2023 couldn't be worse. How wrong was I? I've given up on hoping for a better year. I just live day to day and hope that there are some higher points

Yes, rubbish. Adult DS severe mental health crisis, mother diagnosed cancer, DP and I split.

Will definitely be opening the window just before midnight and telling 2023 to BUGGER OFF....I was also thinking about writing down all the pain I went thru in 2023 on a piece of paper and then burning it and praying for / manifesting a better 2024. Not sure if that's an actual ritual but I will definitely be doing your suggestions!

Onwards & upwards ladies!

Yes, us, actually this is crap year number four for a variety of reasons.

1 was Covid, barely saw a soul due to cancer in our house, 2 was Covid, 3 still more Covid avoidance for us due to cancer, and this year, in March we thought bugger it, let’s crack on, then blooming cancer popped back up and we were in isolation again.

things are slightly better but I feel really cheated, I’m going to drop into another decade soon and I feel my current decade’s being stolen from me an I’m over 45.

trying hard to be positive but I’ve allowed my own health to go down the pan whilst being a carer for my close relative.

today funnily enough I thought bugger this, I really need to put myself first and actually said that out loud to person I care for.

so I’m on a mission to get fit, lose weight and look forward to a better 2024, I’ll definitely be opening all the doors and if necessary the windows too with you OP and anyone else joining in.

here’s to a much better 2024.
💐💐💐💐💐💐

I’m so sorry to hear all these stories. My year has been more down than up, but nothing compared to some.

2020 was my year of hell. Mother died (we weren’t close but losing your mum blindsides you whatever the situation), two miscarriages, one left me severely ill, realising my second born was showing signs of severe autism, starting to slowly realise my relationship was headed to the shitter. It just wouldn’t stop, Covid was the least of my concerns.

Im so sorry to hear about everyone’s tough year 💐

Yes, I've had the worst year ever. DH suddenly died in April. 🙁

Another shit year here. Family bereavement, diagnosis of a heart condition for DH after a sudden illness (and ensuing concerns about whether DD has it), miscarriage, months of complicated fertility treatments, delays and cancelled ivf cycles, then topped off last week with another miscarriage. I would gladly delete this entire year to be honest it's been utter hell. Not sure whether I'm excited or terrified for 2024.

Praying for all of you 🙏🏽☘️

Split up from my husband and daughter diagnosed with terminal cancer. Of course that does mean this won’t be the worst year because that will be when we actually lose her. Life is so beyond awful sometimes. Wishing all a happy, healthy 2024.

I just want to dish out hugs x

life is hard

Sorry for all those that have been through a rough time.

I also will be glad to see the back of this year. I lost a friend. She died suddenly of an asthma attack. She was 49. It was a huge shock

I don’t remember the last year that wasn’t terrible. These days I expect the worst but hope for the best, my expectations always seem to be met unfortunately.
2023 has been the usual shit show of death, health problems, money problems, relationship problems and high level stress. I do wonder what is the point in it all some times.

😞so sorry. 💐