I know a lot of people struggle during the holidays...so it's a really good subject to broach. It'll be on us before we know it and it's best to be prepared with strength and resolve when it is. I"m not anticipating this one to be any different than any other...and mine are generally really good. No real drinking in my family, so that's not an issue. No work parties that I know of...just Santa and lots of family. I'm very fortunate.
I'm sorry this is a tough time of year for you, VC. I hope the friends you've made here can be of some help.
As much as I don't think the holidays will be hard, I think it would behoove me to stick close to SR...things tend to sneak up on me when I'm not looking!
(Plus they have all those Christmas smilies...it would be a shame not to use em!)
