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Topic Tuesday// End Of Year, YOUR Way // Tuesday 19th December 2023 5:30-7PM AEDT

TideisTurningSenior Contributor13 Nov 2023, 1:57 pm AEDT

Topic Tuesday// End Of Year, YOUR Way // Tuesday 19th December 2023 5:30-7PM AEDT

On Tuesday 19th December, join us for a discussion together with one of SANE’s counsellors, about the end of year period, what this can look like for us, and how we can explore different ways to do it our way.

The event start times across Australia are below:

WA: 2:30pm
NT: 4:00pm

SA: 5:00pm

QLD: 4:30pm

NSW, ACT, VIC & TAS: 5:30pm

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Hope to see you there in the chat on the night!

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TideisTurningSenior Contributor19 Dec 2023, 5:41 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday// End Of Year, YOUR Way // Tuesday 19th December 2023 5:30-7PM AEDT

Let's get started with our first question for @BigSkyCat; & our community; What does the end of year period usually look like for you? Are there any particular celebrations involved?

@Glisten @Stara @Former-Member @Healandlove

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StaraCasual Contributor19 Dec 2023, 5:43 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday// End Of Year, YOUR Way // Tuesday 19th December 2023 5:30-7PM AEDT

Hi I'm not sure where or how I'm supposed to post or join in but 🙏🏾

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BigSkyCatContributor19 Dec 2023, 5:43 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday// End Of Year, YOUR Way // Tuesday 19th December 2023 5:30-7PM AEDT

What does the end of year period usually look like for you? Are there any particular celebrations involved?

The end of the year period is complex for me. I was brought up to celebrate Christmas and this is still a cultural expectation I feel pressure to realise. I am a single mother and the parenting issues at this time of year are particularly difficult.

I celebrate Christmas Eve (special meal and hanging stockings for Santa to come), Christmas Day (opening of presents, another special meal), New Year’s Eve (watch fireworks on TV and celebrate the potential for the year ahead - don’t do New Year’s resolutions any more don’t feel they are helpful)

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HealandloveSenior Contributor19 Dec 2023, 5:45 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday// End Of Year, YOUR Way // Tuesday 19th December 2023 5:30-7PM AEDT

Hello everyone! I am glad this chat is happening in this thread. I always struggle with the other chat 😂. My question to the group would be how will you cope with changes in the way you celebrate Christmas and the New Year. Due to my husband's complext ptsd and husband's behaviour we have been estranged from my sister's family. The loss of a family celebration with the children is big. We started creating a different routine last year but the memories and the 'what it could be' are still painful.

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GlistenSenior Contributor19 Dec 2023, 5:46 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday// End Of Year, YOUR Way // Tuesday 19th December 2023 5:30-7PM AEDT

@Stara 👋🏼 I thought the same thing, but you are actually doing it right now 👍🏼

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SnowieSenior Contributor19 Dec 2023, 5:47 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday// End Of Year, YOUR Way // Tuesday 19th December 2023 5:30-7PM AEDT

Christmas eve is hanging stockings and taking the family photo infront of the tree. Christmas day is opening presents with my kids and spending time with my hubby's side of the family. Besides my mum I don't see my side of the family.

It is plastering on that fake smile and pretending that I am ok.

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HealandloveSenior Contributor19 Dec 2023, 5:49 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday// End Of Year, YOUR Way // Tuesday 19th December 2023 5:30-7PM AEDT

🫂 sending you a virtual hug. I find this time of year really hard too.

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amber22Senior Contributor19 Dec 2023, 5:51 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday// End Of Year, YOUR Way // Tuesday 19th December 2023 5:30-7PM AEDT

Great question! @Healandlove

Change can be really difficult to navigate around this time of year. I think what helps me is just remembering that every year is different and that I don't need to put too much pressure on myself to uphold traditions or celebrating if I am not feeling great. It doesn't always have to look the same as previous years if that is not what I have the capacity for at the moment.

Remembering to be grateful for what I do have is an important step for embracing change during the holiday period 🙂

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Unknown userMember19 Dec 2023, 5:52 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday// End Of Year, YOUR Way // Tuesday 19th December 2023 5:30-7PM AEDT

My household, and family, consists of me and my 2 cats. Few days before Christmas I go to one specific shop and buy couple meals of roast meat and vegies. I ‘treat myself’ to pudding, mince pies.

this year is first year since 2006 that I have had any type of interest in Christmas, this year I have a wreath hanging on my front door and statue of Santa in a front window

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amber22Senior Contributor19 Dec 2023, 5:53 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday// End Of Year, YOUR Way // Tuesday 19th December 2023 5:30-7PM AEDT

Having to put on a happy face for the sake of family can be tiring but I totally understand why you feel that way.

I hope that you are able to take some time for yourself on the day (or in the following days) to check in with yourself and make sure you feel okay @Snowie

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