Really not looking forward to celebrating Christmas without my Mum,
She lost her battle to cancer May this year, her funeral and birthday was June I just about made it through the funeral I just wanted to be alone in my own home, and I couldn't manage the birthday party my siblings had to remember her, I don't like loud and big and crowded including family gatherings.
Just me my kids and Mum doing her rounds would do me just fine.
Not sure how I'll get through this one without her.
I can so relate I’m not looking forward to Christmas with out my dad he passed 20/9/21 I keep crying all the time my mum saids still need to carry on especially for the kids. I just hate anyone going on about it at mo. X
Hi Debz, I too am dreading Christmas....and the "family" adverts on TV........ I lost my Mum in July after a diagnosis of Cancer on the Monday, and her dying on the Tuesday. I'm also feeling guilty, as last year was the first year that she hadn't been at my Christmas table for more than 20 years, but due to Covid, I made the decision to celebrate a together Xmas in safer times, even if that meant a BBQ.... But that time never came, and I now wish if I had known how it was going to turn out, as I wouldn't have been so safe... But I will be laying a place at my table for her and my Dad (lost him 11 yrs ago) and know that they are spending their day together again.... And raise a few glasses to soften the edges. X
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