FESTIVE SEASON STRUGGLES

[Doolhof]

Season's Greetings everyone.

We have a lovely cheery Christmas and New Years thread started up in the Social Zone. Hope you can drop by there and share some joy and happiness.

This is the alternate thread, where you can share the not so pleasant memories of Christmas or the concerns you may have for Christmas 2016.

For me, my depressive brain decides to hassle me about Christmas in November! That is so unnecessary! I need to break this habit!

So on this thread you can share the negative and hopefully find a positive at the end.

You might like to share what the worst present was that you ever received, or how sad and miserable you are at Christmas.

By sharing, we may well be able to help and support each other through a time that can be very tough for some.

This is the place to vent, the thread on the Social Zone is also waiting for you to add your happy thoughts and memories of Christmas and New Years.

Thinking of you all, hugs from Mrs. Dools

[Moonstruck]

Oh so glad I found you before Christmas darling girl......Merry Christmas and heaps of love to you and your family and your dog and whatever else you hold dear.....At last I think this damn chest and throat is beginning to tolerate some food particles getting down there again after they poked around, shoving instruments and cameras down my neck in hospital....

didn't know how good a few mouthfuls of ice cream or cereal could taste after a few days of starving! I think it may be on the mend...thank God! (I know it is nothing compared to what you have to deal with oh Carol...sorry I am such a whinger)

Funny you mentioning the Dragon Slayer...he called in yesterday to see how I was feeling... on his electric bicycle (which he loves, the show-off) heard this ring ring of the bell...I looked awful, no make-up, very fragile, in terrible pain and started to tear up as soon as I saw his dear old face! So I wasn't my usual scintillating flirtatious best I'm afraid.

Late that afternoon he rang to check on me again...and I swear the pain disappeared as soon as I heard his voice! How can that be possible? He's not a bad old rock to lean on....Have a good one Carol..luv u..x

[Starwolf]

Moon, I'm so glad that surgery is behind you. Good to know you had a caring visitor to make you feel better...vulnerable moments can be just as attractive as scintillating flirtations 🙂

Keep enjoying the sweet, gooey stuff. At least, you've got yourself a legitimate excuse. Now you can indulge excess without guilt.

Carol, long time no see around the forums. What pleasure to bump into you here...I hope you will enjoy a pain and hassle-free Xmas.

[Kazzl]

Good Christmas morning to everyone on this thread and anyone who would like to join in.

I know for some of us this isn't our favourite time of year, for many different reasons. But I hope your day is peaceful and that you are kind to yourselves. Don't forget, this too will pass. And tomorrow there's cricket on the tele! (sorry, it works for me 😊)

If you are alone today, you don't have to be. You can share our virtual Christmas right here. I've put some nibbles out and there's coffee on the go.

Best wishes to all our friends, old and new. (I don't mean old as in old, although I am, old that is, but old as in ... oh you know what I mean).

Cheers

Kaz

[Just Sara]

Merry Christmas Morn to everyone!

Wishing all a peaceful day with family and loved one's. For those who are alone, BeyondBlue is the place to find comfort and friends. So lean in and share the love; here's mine with bells on!!

Hugs all round...Sara xoxo

[Moonstruck]

Merry Christmas Sara....Merry Christmas everyone! No matter how you're feeling.....we're here with you...you are not alone! Oh well must dash - a huge pile of fresh prawns still smelling of the sea awaits me..

.(to be eaten very slowly unfortunately due to being kicked in the chest by gentle-faced masked people in long blue cotton jumpsuits!) However.....onwards an upwards....I will survive...or what did The Beatles say "I'll get by with a little help from my friends"...........luv yez all........Moon S xx

[Lost_Girl]

Merry Christmas everyone.

Star, lovely to bump into you too. I hope you and your furry friends are well.

Moon, I am pleased to see you in good spirits despite the physical traumas from those in blue jumpsuits. Yummy prawns! I am glad DS is checking in on you. He does sound like a good sort. Bug hugs and lots of love to you dear friend.

A special thought for all of you, myself included, who are missing people this year. I am spending a little time thinking about happy memories.

If you are alone today I hope you find a way to celebrate yourself. You are special and important and never alone with the beautiful BB forum people.

May you all find something to be greatful for today and hopefully some inner peace.

Much love,

Carol xx

[Starwolf]

Good to know you have graduated from ice cream to prawns 🙂

I hope everyone is having a good day. Sat net is on the blink due to lousy weather so it will be short posts only until things improve (or I am cut off altogether !).

[nowhereman]

Hi KAZZL. I used to busk alot in brisbane.but i refuse to pay a greedy council for a permit .thats why most of the really good ones left.its such a greedy council here. Got my new guitar.its great. Max

[Destiny_Driver]

Feeling pretty pleased that the day is nearly over!

It was nowhere near as difficult as it has been in the past. Maybe the light at the end of this tunnel isn't an oncoming train?

Had no contact from my family but wasn't expecting it, so not disappointed.

A friend asked me to look after a rescue horse of hers while she's away so spent the day loving her. Also spent time with my dogs and my own horses. A nice peaceful day with no human contact apart from my partner, my idea of heaven right now.

I hope the day wasn't too stressful for everyone else?

Glad you love your new guitar Max!

[Lost_Girl]

Hey Max, new guitar! Nice!

Hi Destiny Driver, I am pleased the day was easier than expected. Sounds like a beautiful day. Caring for others and being kind is in the very heart of Christmas. Great work.