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In reply to the discussion: I'm struggling. [View all]Zoonart
(11,866 posts)I didn't think Christmas would hit me this hard either. I have been able to escape into my art and keep most of the noise out, but the stretch since the election has been really hard. I have many friends that are sick and I haven't seen my family for months. No family, no friends, no grandkids for Christmas. No Community, or choirs, no Handel Messiah sing along.
No gifts under my little tree. Usually a pile of carefully wrapped packages. It's not about the actual gifts, but rather what they represent. They are all prepared in the anticipation of making other people happy and delivering them in person...giving and receiving hugs...sharing cheer...playing games with the kids and catching up with friends relatives.
Gave money to the local food bank and the animal shelter, but I can't even provide actual face to face service there.
Group hug to everyone out there in the Du community who have been so helpful this year, so kind and understanding.
Happy Holiday. Better New Year.