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I used to LOVE the holiday season...Thanksgiving into Christmas and then New Year's. But for the last 3 years now (actually probably since my Dad passed away) I don't have much interest in them at all. In fact, the whole thing mostly just downright irritates me. I know it's supposed to be a happy time, but for so many people it really isn't. And this year will be the hardest yet for me since it looks like I'll be away from my husband and (step-) daughter for the first time in 12 years.
I even told my Mom yesterday that I was thinking of taking a trip away somewhere so I don't bring anyone else down. She got a bit upset and told me that was "nonsense, where would you go?". I truly don't know but right now the thought of going away alone by myself is a whole lot more appealing than having everyone giving me those sideways looks of pity!
How do you handle the holidays? Is it a rough time for you?
I even told my Mom yesterday that I was thinking of taking a trip away somewhere so I don't bring anyone else down. She got a bit upset and told me that was "nonsense, where would you go?". I truly don't know but right now the thought of going away alone by myself is a whole lot more appealing than having everyone giving me those sideways looks of pity!
How do you handle the holidays? Is it a rough time for you?
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Where's the LOVE?