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TC40
TC40

this is a hard time of year for me:


i got married in December of 1995. My marriage ended in divorce because he cheated on me. 


I had a tubal pregnancy right after I was married, also in December


I lost two grandparents in December.


I have a very emotionally abusive family and it just seems like the whole world is happy. 


Plus this year I ha NO money. I can’t do anything for anyone this year. It makes me feel bad because I love doing things for people. 


pemabudha
pemabudha
Hi I’m sorry you have had a rough time. The best presents I have received where things people did for me and none of it cost any money. When you have an experience with people you love it means so much more for the receiver which comes around to the giver. It’s not about giving it’s about just being. Again sorry for your struggles. Namaste Pema
feelmusic
feelmusic
Well the world is not happy no matter what it looks like that is for sure. I agree with Pema think of something special to do with that person. I get it money was not an issue with me for a lot of my life but my circumstances changed and it took me a really long time well I’m still working on it....your friends and family just want you that’s it, You can help in lots of different ways. Last year I made a playlist for my dear friend and she said it was the best present. I love music so she knew it was from my heart and I knew the music she loved . I hear it all the time. Anyways I’m sorry you have had a rough time. Take care
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
I think that holiday time can be hard on people because of all of the glitz and smiles when things have gone wrong in life

I have a very quiet holiday time now.... and that's what I want.... It's peaceful and there's a lot to be said for that.

Big hug TC.....xo
Jenniferswe
Jenniferswe
I had something terrible happened on Christmas 1998 that eventually destroyed my 1st marriage. It would take to long to explain what happened. Christmas hasn't been the same since. I get depressed at this time of year, too. I"m very sorry you don't have money this Christmas. I don't much, either. I also came from a dysfunctional family. Hugs.
GOB_Bluth
GOB_Bluth
Hi TC

That is a heck of a lot for anybody to go through. I'm really sorry. I think you must be an incredibly strong person to get through everything you've been through. I hope you'll look inward and see how strong you are.
SensitiveHoboLady
SensitiveHoboLady
Sending holiday (((((hugs))))) to you TC. My family has gone through lots of changes and December is hard for me too. Stay strong!
enaid
enaid
Hi TC . . . It’s so painful to look around us and see bevies of healthy, well adjusted, happy people. What is their secret - are they on drugs?? How can they bo so happy and I’m so miserable?? Well I guess this is another opportunity for me to realize that this illness of mine is a serious, life altering business. I am reminded of that fact now almost every day.

Please do not worry about not being able to provide gifts for people this year. It would be so sad if your Christmas were tainted by such feelings.
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