Who's had a Christmas Eve cry?

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Dozeyduck · 24/12/2025 19:47

I just did. Feeling overwhelmed. It's all on me. Presents haven't arrived, so much to do, wrapping, food prep, husband working all over Xmas. I just want to lie on the sofa with a baileys and relax but I can't. Sending hugs to those that need it xx

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Idontknowhatnametochoose · 25/12/2025 13:19

Ohdearsod · 25/12/2025 08:38

What a beautiful post. Thank you. I lost mum in 2023 and I think I'm really struggling more now than at the beginning, the shock has worn off and the long drawn out executor responsibilities are finally over. I feel lost.

I want to be able to think of her without feeling sad. Difficult because she struggled a lot with sadness after my dad left her.

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Exactly the same here. My grief is worse now than it was when she died in November 2023.

CoubousAndTourmaIet · 25/12/2025 13:30

Idontknowhatnametochoose · 25/12/2025 13:19

Exactly the same here. My grief is worse now than it was when she died in November 2023.

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Likewise. I lost my mum October 2024, my dad in December 2020. Last Christmas I was fine because it hadn't really sunk in, but this year I'm stressed and anxious.

Summerhut2025 · 25/12/2025 21:19

tiredconfusedhungry · 24/12/2025 22:08

Yep. Dd1 is 10 in January and is questioning everything this year. I know this will be the last Christmas she believes in Santa in this way.

Also DH and I separated in April and this is likely to be the last one I have in my lovely lovely home. The home we built together over the last 9 years will be sold in the spring and I’m heartbroken. He is spending tonight here with the kids and me so he can see them open their presents then he’s off to his girlfriends at 11. I’ve got the DC all day tomorrow and Boxing Day but next year will probably be split between us and I can’t bear the thought of it if I’m honest. I didn’t have kids to only see them for part of Christmas, none of this was my doing and it feels so unfair.

So sorry honey, I know it’s hard but be as amicable as possible for your kids and you will find a way and happiness again. I’m divorced and we alternate where she sleeps Christmas Eve but both of us are there in the morning to see her open her presents at whoever’s house she has stayed at. My new partner is there also and when my ex finds a new partner she will be very welcome also. To be fair she gets more presents at the other parents house too so is happy as larry with her two chrismases. It makes up somewhat for the fact me and her dad are no longer together. But we can be amicable and be in the same room as each other for her sake.
I hope you find happiness again soon.

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