Can you not spend christmas day at home and then do another "Christmas day" with your dad later on in the week?
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i think that’s what we’ll end up doing, at the end of the day my son is my priority over everything
i’m so sorry you’re going through that. i hope 2026 is better for you
Sending love to anybody who struggles at this time of year
Wishing everyone a lovely day today
Just popping into wish you all a really lovely day doing whatever it is you need to get through it
Some of you may remember I lost my mum in February, pretty traumatically, so it is just me today, and my cat of course. I had hoped I would have had my response back from the hospital regarding the negligence case, but have not heard anything from them yet. Not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing. But anyway, I am now going to go and help my cat open his presents yyes I did wrap them lol) sending love to you all
Some of you may remember I lost my mum in February, pretty traumatically, so it is just me today, and my cat of course. I had hoped I would have had my response back from the hospital regarding the negligence case, but have not heard anything from them yet. Not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing. But anyway, I am now going to go and help my cat open his presents yyes I did wrap them lol) sending love to you all
Sending you all so much love today.
Remember there is never the "picture perfect" Christmas. There is just yours and how you choose to spend it..
If you're missing someone today, remember them, remember the joy they brought and do something in their honour.
I have no doubt they are with you somehow
Remember there is never the "picture perfect" Christmas. There is just yours and how you choose to spend it..
If you're missing someone today, remember them, remember the joy they brought and do something in their honour.
I have no doubt they are with you somehow
Morning everyone. Having a difficult day. My husband was rushed to hospital yesterday, he has suffered a stroke and its going to be a long road ahead for him. Its just me and my son at home because we were going to have a quiet family Christmas. I am ok but my heart is breaking for my son, he's 16. I hope everyone is managing the day as best they can, I am keeping you in my thoughts.
I have been feeling low for a few days now. I couldn't summon up much enthusiasm. My partner and I put up our tree a few days ago.
It ended up looking lacklustre.
This morning I was trying so hard not to cry in front of my partner, I failed. He asked me what was wrong. I blurted out that I just wanted this day to be over. I felt awful having said that, I might as well have punched him in the stomach.
I realised that the mood I am in, I might say other hurtful things, so I really tried to start functioning.
Things have improved since earlier on, but I have to say this - why should I feel guilty about wanting this day to end? Why do I feel like I have to paint on a smile, and a cheerful demeanor, if I really don't feel that way?
Don't worry, I won't inflict my misery on the outside world, only Tattle!
Incidently thank you to the person who started this thread, it is very much appreciated.
It ended up looking lacklustre.
This morning I was trying so hard not to cry in front of my partner, I failed. He asked me what was wrong. I blurted out that I just wanted this day to be over. I felt awful having said that, I might as well have punched him in the stomach.
I realised that the mood I am in, I might say other hurtful things, so I really tried to start functioning.
Things have improved since earlier on, but I have to say this - why should I feel guilty about wanting this day to end? Why do I feel like I have to paint on a smile, and a cheerful demeanor, if I really don't feel that way?
Don't worry, I won't inflict my misery on the outside world, only Tattle!
Incidently thank you to the person who started this thread, it is very much appreciated.
I love my mum & im grateful because it’s just me and her today.
But I really wish she was more house proud and looked after her house. She’s so lucky to have it but she just doesn’t care and not a fan of cleaning.
I’ve broached the subject of it before & she did admit she had let the house before and cleaned the house when I stayed here a couple of days. But she’s let the house go again.
But I really wish she was more house proud and looked after her house. She’s so lucky to have it but she just doesn’t care and not a fan of cleaning.
I’ve broached the subject of it before & she did admit she had let the house before and cleaned the house when I stayed here a couple of days. But she’s let the house go again.
Sending all the love and hugs to everyone on here. I know life can be so difficult at times but you are all doing so amazing. We have got this and better times are coming, I can feel it. 
Anyone that is struggling with Christmas, it's nearly over
my dad had a stroke when i was 15 so i can sympathise with your son. he will get through this and he’ll be a stronger person in many ways. i’m so sorry this has happened. i hope your husband is on the road to recovery. remember to take care of yourself too
the only way I got through it towards the end was being drunk.Thank duck!
It’s 10.48am on Boxing Day & I want to get drunk just to get through this day lol
You’re on the home stretch now! get an early night to get it over with!
well my mum and I argued because we have a TERRIBLE relationship with my sister at the moment and she didn’t invite us round for Xmas day.You’re on the home stretch now! get an early night to get it over with!
my ex brother in law had my nephews and niece round and invited me and my mum round for a couple of hours.
I said we shouldn’t go because it’s not fair on him having his ex in-laws round (with his Fiancé’s family btw! Which we do get on with) and not have a day with his own kids but my sister can! So I said I’m not going but my mum could.
Next thing I get comments like “you’re going to send me in alone to do the talking? do you not feel guilty being another adult disappointing those kids? How can you live with yourself? Do you not feel guilty?.” Even though I said I wasn’t going to the run upto Xmas, and on Xmas Eve. And she went “I guess I wasn’t listening when you said no?”
She left.
my friend talked me into go so I did for an hour and my mum said thank you silently when I sat down next to her.
we’re now back at home, pretending like nothing has happened.
I can’t wait to get back home.
Positive thing about having M.E - I can say that I’m pooped and go up to bed and not have any funny looks about it only being nearly 6pm.
I do feel exhausted and need a rest but also I just want to be alone. Not really enjoyed Christmas and glad the whole malarkey is over and done with now.
I do feel exhausted and need a rest but also I just want to be alone. Not really enjoyed Christmas and glad the whole malarkey is over and done with now.