sorry to hear that mate, its a tough time for you , just talk as much as you feel you need to and take time out for yourself
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Do you like Christmas?
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Really sorry to hear that, mate. There's a lot of folk that feel like they've been robbed of time with their loved ones recently. The anger sometimes outweighs the sadness and makes it even harder. I really hope you and your family manage to enjoy this one.Mine died on 14th December 2021 and I've found most events since have been hard for me to get excited for as the overwhelming thought is that she's not with us. Kids birthdays in particular as she was great at finding presents whereas my Dad just sends us some cash and asks us to sort it.
I try my best to make Christmas special for the kids but I still find it a challenge. What makes it worse is due to covid and things I can't actually remember the last Christmas I had with her either!
Thank you mate.sorry to hear that mate, its a tough time for you , just talk as much as you feel you need to and take time out for yourself
I'm sorry for derailing the thread, guys. But really appreciate the kind words. Much love. As you were.
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Really sorry to hear that, mate. There's a lot of folk that feel like they've been robbed of time with their loved ones recently. The anger sometimes outweighs the sadness and makes it even harder. I really hope you and your family manage to enjoy this one.
Yeah we missed a couple due to covid lockdowns and unlike many we couldn't risk breaking the rules because of the fact she was having chemo and radiotherapy. Then the one before that I'd spent Christmas day with the inlaws as we take it in turns. She was bed bound by the end so if she had held on for another couple of weeks it wouldn't have been the same, but it would have been nice to have had one last Christmas with her. I think it's the same for a lot of people, a time of year where you think about those you have lost.
Somehow I have to try and ensure my kids have a great time. Got three of the fuckers 6, 5 and 2 so good ages for it and have to put my effort into ensuring they enjoy it. But deep down that feeling of sadness is always there and I'm not sure it will ever fade! It certainly hasn't got any easier over the past two years!
Aww mate. That sounds awful to go through and no wonder its been so difficult. I'm sending you a massive bear hug.Yeah we missed a couple due to covid lockdowns and unlike many we couldn't risk breaking the rules because of the fact she was having chemo and radiotherapy. Then the one before that I'd spent Christmas day with the inlaws as we take it in turns. She was bed bound by the end so if she had held on for another couple of weeks it wouldn't have been the same, but it would have been nice to have had one last Christmas with her. I think it's the same for a lot of people, a time of year where you think about those you have lost.
Somehow I have to try and ensure my kids have a great time. Got three of the fuckers 6, 5 and 2 so good ages for it and have to put my effort into ensuring they enjoy it. But deep down that feeling of sadness is always there and I'm not sure it will ever fade! It certainly hasn't got any easier over the past two years!
It’s very tough pal, my mum passed in 2019 and in a restaurant in 2021 my Dad broke down on Christmas Day, it was so sad, that was his last one, they’d been married 64 years. Just cherish the memories if you can but times like birthdays and Christmas can be difficult to handle.I do. But not looking forward to this one as it'll be the first one without my Mum who we lost the other week.
Hope you have as good a Christmas as possible.
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Not celebrated it since i was in my twenties and dad died around there , i shut the door and tell people not to call me and i get stuck into junk food and watch footy , bliss
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Kaz, can’t you invite one of your many admirers on here to join you for Christmas Day Dinner? Can’t beat a shandy on Christmas Day on the South Coast, what’s not to like?Not celebrated it since i was in my twenties and dad died around there , i shut the door and tell people not to call me and i get stuck into junk food and watch footy , bliss
Eccles Blue
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Sorry for your loss @ballbag . It will be hard this year but she would want you to carry on the family traditions I'm sure.I do. But not looking forward to this one as it'll be the first one without my Mum who we lost the other week.
Take care. Condolences to all your family and RIP to your Mum. xx