Xmas is one day, then it’s over. Totally understand that the lead up is so long but thinking of it as one day in a year helps me. I don’t have a close extended family or big family event like others, it’s much like any other day.
That’s a possibility - I still have to find out if my boys are coming here for Xmas. If not, I’d be open to hosting a DT regulars orphan get together on the fatal day. Will decide a bit later on when I know more about scheduling. Would be a ‘bring a plate to share’ and your own drinks. On the plus side, Thornbury is an eligible central location with easy public transport. Will keep the thread posted as info comes to hand.
Christmas was a sore spot until I realised that everyone has a different way of viewing Christmas and I chose to make my own. I have friends with those “picture perfect” families who are so dragged down by the day and appearances. Personally, my favourite Christmas is the one I can spend eating mac n cheese in my pyjamas.
No, you can’t outrun having a family. But you can choose to have your own traditions, with Gibson, with the strays, with the DT, with a favourite game or book or movie. With knowing that you are an AMAZING person who is treasured!
The looming spectre of Xmas is fucking with me.
I fucking hate Xmas because it highlights what are already sore spots and amplifies them ten fold.
It doesn’t matter how much you succeed, or how well you’re doing. You cannot outrun not having a family.
Xmas is one day, then it’s over. Totally understand that the lead up is so long but thinking of it as one day in a year helps me. I don’t have a close extended family or big family event like others, it’s much like any other day.
Oh shit probably shouldn’t have written what I did above didn’t see your post.
That’s rough.
Maybe this year a DT xmas IRL meetup party is in order. Would be nice to put faces to names :)
That’s a possibility - I still have to find out if my boys are coming here for Xmas. If not, I’d be open to hosting a DT regulars orphan get together on the fatal day. Will decide a bit later on when I know more about scheduling. Would be a ‘bring a plate to share’ and your own drinks. On the plus side, Thornbury is an eligible central location with easy public transport. Will keep the thread posted as info comes to hand.
No mushrooms allowed!
Only magic ones. Those are ALWAYS acceptable.
Amen
Yassss 🙌
This is viable. Used to do big Skout meet ups a zillion years ago.
I will bother relevant people for pokemon trades!
I’m in 👉👉
Christmas was a sore spot until I realised that everyone has a different way of viewing Christmas and I chose to make my own. I have friends with those “picture perfect” families who are so dragged down by the day and appearances. Personally, my favourite Christmas is the one I can spend eating mac n cheese in my pyjamas.
No, you can’t outrun having a family. But you can choose to have your own traditions, with Gibson, with the strays, with the DT, with a favourite game or book or movie. With knowing that you are an AMAZING person who is treasured!
The world is a better place with Simon in it. We’re lucky to have him here. 🙂
True, but friends are the family you choose to have, not the genetic lottery.
Much sympathy. Am in the same boat.
I’m sorry you have to go through it as well.
Whatever you end up doing, I hope you feel connected to the people around you ❤️
I plan to hide until it’s over