[QUOTE=outtolunch;2393235]I let go of the holidays, that year. I did not decorate. I did not participate. It was just another day. Surprisingly, it was....just another day- not a pity party day, either. And the world did not end. It has changed the way I view the holidays, forever..[/QUOT
outto,
I get what you are saying, I only wish I could do this. Red, you bring up a very difficult thing for me as well............ the holidays.
It's not easy (for me) to treat it like anyother day, instead, I get bombarded with friends/aquaintences/co-workers/family, asking, "what are you doing thanksgiving weekend????"..... bla bla bla. I then get filled with rage, saddness, bitterness, anger, --- because the 'holidays' are never the funfilled-romantic-loving-memory lane holiday that I hoped for.
ANY SUGGESTIONS?
Red, not hijacking your thread, but perhaps some of the more-equipped members can answer this for me/you, to give us some copeing tools.....
love,
Cess