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Unwelcome Christmas card

(30 Posts)
phoenix Fri 15-Dec-17 15:42:47

Let it go, Nonnie please don't let it upset you.

When my DS died, (close to Christmas) opening the post was a bit of a minefield, never knew if it was going to be a condolence card or a Christmas one.

Then of course there were some from people who had written their cards early and didn't know that he had died sad

I handed out cards to work colleagues as usual, some were quite embarrassed and said that they hadn't written one to me as they felt it was inappropriate.

shysal Fri 15-Dec-17 15:39:28

I am sorry to hear about your son, how awful for you! flowers. Cross the name off your card list and don't give him/her another thought. They are not worth getting upset over. (((hugs))).

Eglantine21 Fri 15-Dec-17 15:35:15

Yes just put it in the bin. I'm afraid it's just what some thoughtless people do. They don't think about the picture or the wording either...

Anniebach Fri 15-Dec-17 15:30:15

Nothing you can do, best to ignore it Nonnie as it is causing you upset .

Nonnie Fri 15-Dec-17 15:21:06

Just received a card from a close relative who didn't even send a kind word when my son died earlier this year. It has upset me as well as making me cross. What would you do?