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Hi @Bow

I know how hard anniversaries are around this time of year. I have one too that is hard to ignore. It is especially hard when our supports go on holidays too. We both know they need time off but it doesn't make it any easier for us.

I hope today brings a little bit of joy. Sending lots of love and cuddles your way 💜💜

Thanks @Snowie

Yeah our supports certainly deserve some time off that’s for sure! Everyone does. My psychologist took some time off a couple of months ago so isn’t taking any time off, but I’ll miss an appointment due to public holidays.
hope that you are managing with your anniversary coming up. I’m finding it really hard. It’s a struggle.

It is a struggle @Bow

I find xmas day really hard. I want to be happy for my kids but my mind says different things,

All we can do is get by as best as we can.

My psych is having a month off. I can understand her need for time off. Having to deal with me means she really does need a holiday!!

Christmas Day is hard for me too @Snowie but trying to make it magical for my daughter…. It’s so much effort sometimes!

I am glad you have your daughter around you for Christmas day @Bow

It does give us happiness to see others happy.

Have you finished all your shopping for the day? I have to go tomorrow to finish up. I am not leaving the shopping center until it is done. Do not want to go anywhere near the shops after that!

I think I’ve finished @Snowie but need to grab some last minute fresh stuff Saturday morning..: bread… berries for the pav. I know it’s crazy going to the shops then, and I usually get really irritated by stupid people, but I do enjoy the buzz of Christmas Eve shops.

Ohhh I love pav's @Bow , especially with berries and cream on top!!

Christmas eve at the shops is very busy. Luckily we are going to my sisters in laws on Christmas day so I don't have to cook, will just take some nibblies.

I don't see my family xmas day, apart from my mum, which makes for difficult questions but better for my mental health.

I am looking forward to xmas morning when the kids open up their presents. Even though they are too old for Santa these days, the excitement is still there. Even managed to get them to do a Santa photo for me!!

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@Bow wrote:

Christmas Day is hard for me too @Snowie but trying to make it magical for my daughter…. It’s so much effort sometimes!

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Sorry to hear that Christmas Day is hard for you, @Bow ... Is it the difficult time of year with your SA anniversary 😞 , or is it the Christmas food issues, or both maybe? I am hoping that today goes better than you expect...

Sending lots of 💜 xx

It’s a mixture of both @NatureLover and Christmas just being a difficult time of the year due to bad memories as a kid and the high expectations of being happy and jolly.

our morning was ok though. Daughter was so excited! We had family over for lunch, I coped ok and now I’m resting for the rest of the afternoon while daughter is at her fathers.