12-14-2020, 09:04 AM
(12-13-2020, 02:09 PM)Z-Man Wrote: Cycle 7, Day 2
I think my real fear is around Christmas and all alone. This is my 2ndyear alone. Last year was crazy and this year has been a little better. I remember as a child, no matter how bad the year was, Christmas always made up for it. Getting into the Christmas spirit lately has been impossible, since my family past away and no longer marriage. My ex-wife and her family use to go all out for Christmas. It is really hard not to think about it, since it happen for 17 years. I guess I am afraid it is always going to be like this. Since, I don’t know the future. I don’t know what to expect. I am also so fearful, since I am still not working and even temp agency have very little jobs the can offer.
Does anyone have advice how to feel better during this time? Maybe somebody has been through this?
Sorry to hear about your rough time. Sounds very difficult. My wife does all the holiday planning and execution. If I were divorced, I'd be in much the same situation as you - though my parents and siblings are still living. I also have two kids. But in a personal sense, ever since I've been an adult, this time of year is more stressful for me than happy. Having kids put more joy into the tradition. But if I were single, no kids, no family - I won't lie - it'd be tougher.
Is there anything else you can focus on to help take your mind of the time of year? Since there's little work available, is there a chance there is a business idea you could develop or any classes you could take?
