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Christmas spent alone

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Sallywally1 Sun 26-Dec-21 12:09:27

Just wondering how those who were alone are feeling today? There have been a couple of threads about this. We had a nice day with my sister in law who is now also on her own as her husband died relatively young. Also her daughter and her DH came. My son popped in with his little one. Despite this and despite having people round today I can empathise with those who find themselves on their own. It could so easily be me.

Remember many family units look ideal from the outside, but the reality can be very different. (Pop over to mums net, there was plenty of upset in some families!).

Have a nice Boxing Day everyone, whatever you decide to do (or not do!).

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User7777 Sun 26-Dec-21 20:19:24

I was alone all day but I did not mind. Had a lot of health problems to contend with. And it was peaceful, as another thread will testify. I made a sandwich, and had fresh fruit. Some comedies in evening. Music during day. Slept between 4 to 7pm. On the whole, satisfactory xmas day. What's the point of having stressful people, making life worse. I went for short walk by myself. No body was about. I prefer New Year anyway. Always did.

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Hetty58 Sun 26-Dec-21 20:33:47

lemongrove, exactly so, alone but not lonely. We had a big 'pre-Christmas dinner' on the 11th (so glad we did that), we all chatted on Zoom (and the phone) and I'll see my family very soon anyway.

I do remember feeling very lonely with my first husband and his family at Christmas, though. We had nothing in common at all and I felt like an actor playing a part.

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Marthjolly1 Tue 28-Dec-21 23:28:36

Lucca yes, you are right, I was not alone. Apologies for wandering off thread.

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Humduh Wed 29-Dec-21 00:56:24

My first one alone. It has taught me one thing. Have a nice roast dinner once a month so next time something bad happens it will not be such a punch..

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