Just when I thought I was doing ok I came home from work today, opened the post and there was my first Christmas card - with only me name in it- and it’s absolutely floored me. I knew writing cards would be hard (but I added my dogs name on to try to make it less obvious that a name was missing ) but I wasn’t expecting this
Good evening all,
I don't write much now a days, but just want you to know I am reading and my thoughts are with you all.
I am struggling with the whole Christmas thing, last Christmas Rob was on end of life care, we spent a simple day just the 2 of us. He died 19th January so even when Christmas and New year is over I will have to face the anniversary of his death.
I will spend Christmas with just my puppy at the coast which is my hiding safe haven. I am here now hiding from everything.
I have made good progress on getting on with my life and making small steps the best I can. But I cry daily again now and just wish my old life back.
Take care and do what you need to do to get through.
Love
Donna x
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