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Loneliness this Christmas

Saza

Hi,

I was reading a post recently. I realise that a lot of us here experience loneliness. Either sometimes or all the time. We find it hard to recognise where we have connections e.g. here. 

I'm wondering if anyone has any coping mechanisms in mind for Christmas loneliness and other struggles? 

I think I’m just feeling worried for us all! 

S

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  • As a child, Christmas had a magical quality.  I was off school which was a godsend. I was fascinated by all the coloured lights. As a 52 Yr old, I take a step back from the madness. I tell my family to count me out of the 'buying stuff' insanity. Mostly I envy other  people being together and socialising. I wish I could do it without feeling totally fake, but I just can't and that's the loneliest bit of all. Feeling like a spare part. I'm glad it's all over. Going out for walks in the nearest forest helps me a bit. 

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  • As a child, Christmas had a magical quality.  I was off school which was a godsend. I was fascinated by all the coloured lights. As a 52 Yr old, I take a step back from the madness. I tell my family to count me out of the 'buying stuff' insanity. Mostly I envy other  people being together and socialising. I wish I could do it without feeling totally fake, but I just can't and that's the loneliest bit of all. Feeling like a spare part. I'm glad it's all over. Going out for walks in the nearest forest helps me a bit. 

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