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grannylyn65 Wed 23-Dec-15 08:43:36

I know I am awful but am absulutely dreading Christmas, been asked to stay with long standing friends, there will be at least 15. I have lived alone for over 20 years and have worked most Christmasses. I just get so wound up in any large gatherings, family or otherwise! I can't have a drink as am a recovering alcoholic (30 years) not only that but my dental plate still hurts after numerous visits!
I read all the happy positive posts and wish I could feel like that
Watching all the terrible plight of others home and abroad puts lid on
I am not ungrateful, truly. At work I was the 'life and soul' now I am Mrs Bah Humbug grade one
Aplologies but I can't tell anyone else!!
You all have a good time and hugs to those that will be sad. I am not sad, just nothing much.
And yes, am on medication ?

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petra Thu 24-Dec-15 18:45:25

It would have to be a bloody big house for me to share it with 15 people !!!
Freinds and family, doesn't matter, tooooo many.

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grannylyn65 Sat 26-Dec-15 15:52:46

Well, you were right,!everybody made me feel so welcome and it was great, their oldest son gave up his bedroom so I could have some 'space'
It was nice being part of a happy family ( for a change') that last line would have a line through it if I knew how !!!!

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phoenix Sat 26-Dec-15 15:57:15

So glad that it went well, grannylyn tchsmile really pleased for you!

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Charleygirl Sat 26-Dec-15 16:23:57

I second phoenix.

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grannylyn65 Sat 26-Dec-15 20:33:57

smile

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Elrel Sat 26-Dec-15 23:52:05

So good that you could vent your feelings here, get varied feedback, and decide what to do, knowing people were thinking about your dilemma. Glad you enjoyed Christmas with your friends!

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f77ms Sun 27-Dec-15 08:59:14

I am with you Grannylynn65 . I get so stressed out when having to socialise . I used to be so different but a bad marriage with a husband who saw social occasions as an excuse to get drunk and verbally aggressive sucked all my confidence .

Good on you for quitting the drink btw ! If you really don`t want to go maybe a little white lie (flu) would enable you to opt out and do what you want .

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Nana3 Mon 28-Dec-15 09:13:17

Good news grannylyn I'm very glad for you and Happy New Year.

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Indinana Mon 28-Dec-15 10:22:25

So pleased it all went well grannylynn. These things are rarely as we imagine or fear they will be. Happy New Year to to tchsmile

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Indinana Mon 28-Dec-15 10:23:03

To you! Flippin' iPhone!

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