Christmas has been shite

Hi KittyFreckle welcome to the forum.

This time of year can be so hard for people that have lost loved ones along with Covid and Lockdown , I think there has been a huge emphasis of getting together  and to celebrate. Im taking from your post that this has been really difficult for you. Im  not sure if you have had a chance to look through the blog which is on the main page of the forum and discusses exactly this situation which might be worth a read.

Meanwhile Im sending some hugs your way. xxx

Same here. Enough said. Xx

So sorry to hear this was my first Christmas with out my Dad & it was hard didn’t feel like celebrating but I knew dad wouldn’t want that & plus for my kids too. 
speak to them still we raised a toast to him look for signs Robins, white feathers. Xx 

It's such a strange feeling...

I have two boys, so had to keep my chin up for them...we tried to make it a happy time...and we kept busy...but, it's just not the same (as you know)...

My Mam died in November, so we haven't really had time to adjust yet.

So sorry to hear that your Dad is no longer here...x

Mine too. My mum died on the 29th so by the 25th she was already asleep all the time. A couple weeks earlier she'd got upset because she knew it was her last christmas but come the day she wasn't really here for it. I wish we'd known what was coming and had Christmas early while she still could.

Oh, god...I really feel your pain.

My Mam said if she made it to Christmas, we'd all have a big party...fireworks...the lot...but she died on November the 11th.

She wasn't talking much sense the week before...a lot of gibberish which I didn't know how to handle.

I am so sorry you've lost her...it's so awful...words can't really describe it (as you'll know)...

I’m so sorry for your loss. My Dad died September & he wanted us to sing Christmas songs which we did. & as he played in band we was able to get a few to play outside to him at the hospice which was nice they moved his bed round near doors & opened doors up. He was suppose to had a party for his 70 it was all booked etc but because of covid it was cancelled then we said maybe we could have it following year then he became ill so he never got his party in end & died 71. 
it’s so sad & words can’t dull the pain. 
sending hugs xx 

I kept my previous comment brief as I was in a horrible place over Christmas. I’m so sorry for everyone else’s loss who has replied to this thread. My dad died on 21st November and his cancer fight was only 4 months long. 

Christmas was so tough, I had flu (not Covid!) and spent about 2 weeks in deep grief. In hindsight, it was the first time I had slowed down since his diagnosis.

I am hoping that this has helped me process everything. I certainly feel stronger and am able to sort out his estate etc. 

Lots of hugs to you all. 

Ali xx

Ali 

my dads cancer fight was short too. Seemed so suddenly. I’m glad your feeling a bit stronger to sort stuff. 

steph xx