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OldBaldy1701E

(5,112 posts)
Wed Nov 23, 2022, 10:21 PM Nov 2022

Ahh... another 'holiday'...

Will it be worth the moniker? Doubtful. I will be alone for much of the day, because my hubby has to work. I am becoming even more decrepit and feeble and when I see his greying hair and the way he seems so beaten down I just want to scream and destroy everything. Fuck being told that doing the right thing was the way to be. Why was I not born a complete asshole? At least I could cover my holiday blues with fake friends and partying because I would have money. But, as the saying goes: Nice guys finish last. Of course, I might add that some barely clear the starting line. Regardless, another year of being reminded that I failed and really have little to be thankful for. Before everyone flips out, Yes, I am thankful for my husband. I am thankful that, even though we live with a spoiled little rich boy, we live in a decent house (barely) and have a few crumbs of assistance to fall back on. But, it is in these moments that I have to look back and ask: Was my dream that impossible? I was not the one crowing about my supposed talents, everyone else was. Did they ALL lie? (My idea of this answer has changed somewhat of late, as I am now convinced that maybe they all did.)

Sorry, I should stop before the floodgates open. So I will say I hope everyone has a decent enough holiday, regardless of whether you participate in the actual traditions.

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Ahh... another 'holiday'... (Original Post) OldBaldy1701E Nov 2022 OP
The holidays suck wryter2000 Nov 2022 #1
Thanks. OldBaldy1701E Nov 2022 #2

wryter2000

(46,025 posts)
1. The holidays suck
Wed Nov 23, 2022, 10:44 PM
Nov 2022

I hate this time of year. Everything around me tells me "It's the most wonderful time of the year." BS. It's the worst time of the year.

Everyone seems so merry. Secret...they're faking, too. Tomorrow is just one more day to get through. So, is Christmas. Let them go.

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