The holidays are a tough time for a lot of us. Come on here and share the thing you’re struggling with today, and receive support from others on how to cope.
For me, I’m struggling with knowing my brother might show up to Christmas. I didn’t invite him to Thanksgiving, and I didn’t get him a present. I’m not sure how I will handle him being around. I hopefully won’t have to see him again after tomorrow. I’m not legally allowed to have any contact with him while I’m fostering.
Its terrible having toxic family around for Christmas etc…
My best advice is knowing its only temporarily and hopefully you wont have to see them for the rest of the new year
Inlaws are coming today.
Have to go into work on Xmas vacay because I work with tossers and need to fix their mistakes.
Hello Ativan!
Sorry, man. Is your wife able to help be a buffer between you and her folks?
I’m bringing over gifts, but won’t be there
I’d only like to see how proud I am of my son
he’s kinda manipulating, but does great at Christmas.
Phil has already got the t.v. on, and it’s not even 8:30 a.m.
I guess there’s no Peace on Earth.
Hugs, Daze. You’ll get through.
No, she thinks I need to spend more time with them. I love her, but every Christmas since we got together has been hell.
Lol thats funny !!
Its amazing how so many people have irritating relatives and it all unfolds during the silly season !
haha
I’m not sure what’s funny about getting so wound up at this time of year that I have to deal with suicidal ideation? The normal dose of Wellbutrin is not cutting it right now.
You truly nutty. No offense
Ya you didnt say anything about suicide ideation !!
Anyways, I also got to deal with irritating relatives so know u not alone !
Actually most suicide happens in May.
Don’t be too worried, Pixel.
Nuttier than a porta-pottie at a peanut festival, especially this week. I haven’t snarled at anyone over wishing me a Merry Christmas this year (yet), so there’s that.
This is a holiday SUPPORT thread, guys!
My mother-in-law is a bit of a nightmare, also. She blatantly hates me, and is an expert at the type of subtle backhanded compliments that make everyone think she’s being nice, but I know she’s insulting me. But if I get offended, people act like I’m being paranoid. Damn stigma. That’s the downside of being open about my illness.
You’ll get through, Pix. How long are they there for?
Until Boxing Day. This week’s bright spot has been watching Die Hard 1/2 w/Squirrelette and also Seinfeld’s “The Strike” (Festivus episode). She likes the idea of Festivus, but said she’d have to compromise with putting blinky lights on the aluminum pole.
Mrs. Squirrel remains horrified that I consider the Die Hard films to be the only 'true" Christmas movies worth watching. (Which is not entirely true as ‘The Long Kiss Goodnight’ is also worthy holiday fare.)
Anyhow, I’m off to work on my day off to clean up more of Dingbat’s mess. Peace out y’all.
Work is an escape from the in-laws! Good luck saving the day!
First impression lasts. I still think you are a smart guy and I believe that you know how to overcome it.
Do you not celebrate Xmas?
I want to say to hell with this. I’d rather be home alone Xmas but I need to be with family I guess. I just know I’ll be nervous the whole time.
No. Not a Christian nor do I have any patience with the religion. I’ve also had horrible things happen to me in the past on Xmas day, the memories of which are hard to escape this time of year. I try to be as polite about it as I can.