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Diamond_Dog

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35. My sis is a widow with no children

Reply to Beatlelvr (Original post)

Mon Dec 1, 2025, 11:30 AM

Dec 2025

She is always welcome at my house on Christmas but driving an hour and 45 min. one way in NE Ohio winter weather is not always practical. Two years ago she joined a volunteer group at a church who delivers hot meals to shut-ins on Christmas. They pair you up with someone and give you hot dinners, and a map. The gratitude of the recipients is so overwhelming (in a good way) she told me. Some of the elderly folks lived alone and just needed to see a friendly face.

But I understand this isn’t for everyone. I hope your counselor can help you cope. It’s a stressful time for most people and I wish all the best for you.

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Any other single no kids, no grandkids aunt or uncle who feels invisible at the holidays with family? [View all] Beatlelvr Nov 2025 OP

Sorry; that's a difficult place to be in Chasstev365 Nov 2025 #1

Thank you Beatlelvr Nov 2025 #2

I am widowed and go to my daughter's home for the holidays now Marthe48 Nov 2025 #3

You are right Beatlelvr Nov 2025 #9

Our family gave up on trying to get together once everyone grew up. 1WorldHope Nov 2025 #4

Along those lines... Beatlelvr Nov 2025 #10

I hear you. I'm single with no children and feel Boomerproud Nov 2025 #5

Like your name too! Beatlelvr Nov 2025 #11

71 here, no kids. Staph Nov 2025 #6

Yes, exactly Beatlelvr Nov 2025 #12

We are all forgotten eventually. Do you know the full names of your great grandparents? Scrivener7 Nov 2025 #19

I'm one of the genealogy geeks in the family. Staph Nov 2025 #26

It saddens me that you think of yourself as a "dead end branch." Scrivener7 Dec 2025 #33

Hey Staph, True Dough Nov 2025 #24

I can sure relate... Fyrefox Nov 2025 #7

Thank you for your post Beatlelvr Nov 2025 #14

Considering therapy is always a good idea yobrault1 Nov 2025 #8

Those sound like good ideas. Beatlelvr Nov 2025 #15

Let me take your questions one at a time.... anciano Nov 2025 #13

I'm thankful for DU also! Beatlelvr Nov 2025 #16

I have kids, grandkids, and still feel blue ar holiday time. Bmoboy Nov 2025 #17

My closest family drmeow Nov 2025 #18

I hope you feel better. Maybe you have pets to focus on or start a project. tazcat Nov 2025 #20

I miss being a nurse, I'd work all the holidays and get holiday pay Warpy Nov 2025 #21

I'm alone. But I'm a loner. ... littlemissmartypants Nov 2025 #22

Love you back! Beatlelvr Nov 2025 #28

TY ❤️ littlemissmartypants Dec 2025 #31

Maybe try this for Christmas AverageOldGuy Nov 2025 #23

Why do you think Americans started making football the center of Thanksgiving? mtngirl47 Nov 2025 #25

Actually, I DO knit and crochet Beatlelvr Nov 2025 #27

Hey--have you watched the new Beatles Anthology on Disney? mtngirl47 Nov 2025 #30

Old, divorced, no kids, I no longer get invited to holiday gatherings Ocelot II Nov 2025 #29

Yes,somewhat similar Calico20 Dec 2025 #32

Married with no kids, and that would be us if our family lived closer. tanyev Dec 2025 #34

My sis is a widow with no children Diamond_Dog Dec 2025 #35