Retired cop. Every christmas, civil war broke out over who has the kids & didn’t bring ‘em back on time. Parents at their absolute worse. Kids miserable. You are not alone. Went through this myself. Things will get better.
Yup. Me. Alone. Toby left me first of Nov. Josy Mid Jan. (My pup fur kids) No more comments Hugs to fellow loners
I’ve been a lone wolf for about 12 years now. I just can’t handle too much companionship, and my family lives a long ways away. So the cats and I chill by the fireplace. Cheers to you!
Granny Sue used to say, “No matter what it is, from the
cradle to the hearse; there’s nothing so bad that it
couldn’t be worse!”
So, we take the cards we are dealt in life and play our
hand as best we can.
We did the big get-together at the inlaws’ over the weekend. Husband worked today, so tonight it’s just us, and it’s peaceful and restful.
Hi skooz, we here with you. Merry Christmas
Yes,with my best buddy,my wire fox terrier.My Christmas’s growing up,were like a Norman Rockwell painting.They were absolutely wonderful,
and I’m so thankful for that. Now that I’m older,being around people, enjoying a wonderful holiday dinner would be nice,but only nice,it’s not important.
Merry Christmas FReepers!!!
Skooz, you can’t looz when you’re reading the nooz and trading messages with gentiles and jooz.
I am with my son, but not my daughter. My son and I adopted a homeless man and brought him in to stay warm and not feel alone. He made us his favorite Christmas meal for dinner” macaroni and cheese and hot dogs. We heartily accepted his gift. My boy is 18 and I am very proud of him.
Almost every Christmas, my grandfather would relate his memory of his Christmas in 1928. He’d moved to Texas, to work in the oil patch. Didn’t have any friends or family. Had left home because he was constantly beaten. Rented and lived in a small wooden shack. Only a few coins to his name, on Christmas Eve, he bought himself a pie. A real treat. He ate it alone that night. And wound up getting food poisoning from it.
Seemed to leave a bit of a scar on him. He never really managed to get into the holiday spirit, when Christmas rolled around, like everyone else.
Hugs, Skooz. I just got off work and I am not alone but I am. We don’t celebrate Christmas (Jewish) but there is the feeling that everyone else is with extended family eating delicious feasts, celebrating, and we... Aren’t. It’s my mom’s birthday, she and dad were moved across the country from me two years ago, and they both have Alzheimer’s. I just spoke with her on the phone but it’s not the same.
And I’m kind of a single mom now too, and the older kids have their own things going on, and it’s just me and my little one and Sheriff Callie right now. So I may not be technically alone but I share the left out mood with some of you.
Gd bless you all and on FR we are pretty much never alone.
Thank you to Jim for being “open” tonight even if you did turn down the neon signs low. Lol. And Merry Christmas all around.
My cat and I will be watching Bowl Games.
Probably be here on FR, too.
December 24th has twenty fours hours in it, just like every other day. I am never alone on any day. I always appreciate what is happening around me through the people in my life...including me, even if I’m by myself.
Me too, now.
What an awful football game. Is this Christmas Eve game a punishment to them for being miserable teams?
This is the first Christmas since my husband died and I am alone now but my dear friends just left and my son and his family will be here tomorrow.
I am very fortunate to have a nice, warm home and am financially secure. My health is good and I have no complaints except I am without the love of my life. I treasure the 45 Christmases we spent together. I have wonderful memories but my heart hurts tonight. I will feel better tomorrow.
My I will be alone til noon, then a couple of my children are coming over. I have a daughter who has torn apart the family with her splitting ways and I am most not favored.
Borderline Personality disorder and narcissistic traits are a bi***. Literally
One child dropped in this evening and we played a game and talked a bit. She left the family gathering because the drama of the borderline who manipulates heavily and requires constant positive affirmation, is wearing. I am, as she said, a safe haven.
The ex is eating this up.
In the morning a young friend is stopping by for some egg nog and goodies.
I am ok. I just have to realized that I have some children but no family, and am beginning to place myself into the lives of others.
Been doubly difficult this year because all three of my good adult friends have moved away to warmer climates.
On the positive side two friends I have not seen in years have stopped in. Great glow from the catching up.
My wife of 50 years went to be with the lord last month, it’s just me and the lord here tonite, daughters and familys will be here tomorrow.
Thank you to all who PMed me, I’m sure it’ll be OK. Just a difficult time right now.
Merry Christmas,
Riley