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Terribly lonely at Christmas. Anyone else?

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Treeofmadness · 18/12/2024 01:32

I'm feeling terribly lonely and pretty detached from everything right now. Putting all my effort to making Christmas happen for DC.

I'm separated and navigating another year of co-parenting over Christmas. Estranged from family who are toxic and dreading seeing them, my parents don't bother with me and DC, had a disappointing interaction a month ago and not heard from them since. I have in spite of my self respect reached out to them. Similar situation with toxic siblings. Lots of chat about Christmas presents but not even any talk about meeting up. No one has asked me how I am.

I thankfully have a handful of friends who I am seeing over the holidays, but I have a very limited number of friends who I can talk to about what is troubling me.

I'm exhausted and lonely. Anyone else feel like this and do you have any tips for me.

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Treeofmadness · 01/01/2025 18:14

Iaminthefly · 01/01/2025 08:15

I hear you op

I'm a lone parent (six year old twins who don't see their dad) I've been single since he kindly left five years ago just before Christmas

I get ill every year with terrible sickness and anxiety. I swear its PTSD from when he left. I make a huge effort for my DC but when it comes to myself I just feel empty inside.

NYE can suck it as well💀

Sorry you are feeling like this @Iaminthefly

It's tough as a single parent for so many reasons. Please look after yourself. I totally understand the heightened stress and anxiety. I hope you find some time to relax and enjoy the rest of the holidays with DC. It's a few days left then back to normal 🌷

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