Has anyone Experienced Sadness in their Life around the Holidays?

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******Thanksgiving, Christmas, Just Any Holiday... xx

TrueConfection · Accepted Answer

Yep. November and February are always tough months for me and I avoid talking about the bad stuff during those months.

There isn't a good time for any of the bad stuff. We have celebrations and family gatherings in every month. It's better to focus on the good memories that we were blessed to be able to make.

menina · Accepted Answer

I'm so sorry Paris. I hope you brother-in-law recovers quickly. May your family members rest in peace.

Yes, sometimes I get sad on the holidays. It's either because I remember people who passed away recently or because holidays remind me that I don't have a family.

SnowedIn · Accepted Answer

I'm sorry about all those bad things happening in your life. And, yes, usually every holiday. I think it's the juxtaposition of all the things that might be bad in our lives against the engorged euphoria of the holiday season to which is added a huge helping of memories.

exitseven · Accepted Answer

I had a long distance relationship with someone and it really sucked even more during the holidays.

Guy13 · Answer

You’ve got the best Resume I have seen for 4th Quarter Caribbean Paradise Vacation that I’ve seen in awhile. I saw your circumstances…do you usually stay around Home on holidays

Massageman · Answer

Sorry to hear about your extended family. We will be praying for you. My mom died just before Christmas very near her birthday, and my dad just afters 13 months later.

OlderAndWiser · Answer

I am usually very busy in the month of December and don't have time to get sad.

Summeroflove · Answer

Unfortunately yes. But I try and make the best of it.

FunkyMonkee · Answer

Quite!! In 1999, my grandmother died 2 days before Christmas!!
In 2021, my aunt died on Jan. 5th after 3 days in the hospital.
The same year, my cousin died on April Fool's day.
2016, mom died 6 days after my b-day!
2010, my singer died just after Halloween.
2018, my evil, greedy ex-sisters had me evicted from my house the week before Christmas!!
2017, my uncle died a few days before July 4th. The year before, my cousin died the exact same day...3 weeks before mom died.

Titanic1912 · Answer

My first love lost her mother to breast cancer on Christmas Day in 2005. Ever since then, she always hated Christmas. But when she met me, she was so happy to have a guy like me in her life. Her aunt told me that she has never been happier. She now looks forward to Christmas every year since she met me.

TheNameIsRob · Answer

Yeah the holidays can be a bit depressing for some reason. Both of my parents died from cancer and it’s a life changer for sure. I do my best to count my blessings and remain as positive as I can. One thing that always gives me a lift is doing things for others that are less fortunate and I think everyone should whether feeling down or perfectly happy.

481632 · Answer

My grandmother passed away on boxing day 1983/84. Christmas has never been the same in my family since. She was the one who brought the whole family together. That was the last time everyone was together for the holidays.

Kori1236 · Answer

Yes, holidays aren’t the same without my dad. So around Christmas, birthdays and other holidays it’s just not the same without him so I do get a little despondent and don’t feel like actually celebrating

Stickykuza · Answer

I'm always sad, not the serious type.

Just sad and with no motivation to do anything, may I die in a peaceful manner with no one blaming my dead, no to painful and hope there'll be no hell or heaven just Nothingness just black.

Saltystardust · Answer

Your holiday's seem rough and I can see the sadness.  Sadness no, but dealing with a partner with C-PTSD, Pure O, and a few other conditions the holiday can get stressful.

lightbulb27 · Answer

Sure. A great time to get out of ones shell and serve others. when you focus on others and doing good, my guess is, magically... you feel better.

Ms_Facesitter · Answer

Yes that is why I'm not that big on Christmas. I hate the family meetings and all that comes with that. But I love the long walks to see the city decorations, snow, markets, ...

ArrowheadSW · Answer

Normally I'm fine. But we lost mom in January so I think this Holiday Season will be a little rough.

Redhead1981 · Answer

I miss my mom and sister the most this time of year. But I'm thankful to have all the wonderful memories that I shared with them.

BJP21 · Answer

When both your parents pass, spending your first Christmas without them was rough. Now days I try to find Christmas parties my friends have so I am not at home welling up in tears.

Anonymous · Answer

Yeah I feel you pain. My father died the day after Christmas. It's bittersweet. But you have to remind yourself they still love you. Death cannot stop that. Have faith you will see them again one day. I'll pray for you.

Havthrills · Answer

My grandpa dies when I was kid the morning before Easter. My grandma died years later 4 days before Christmas. So, yes.

Alex8736 · Answer

i experience the opposite considering i had cancer surgery and am now cancer free so i actually experience happiness because im alive to see the holidays with my family

humanearth · Answer

Not really, but to be fair. I'm thick skinned and I don't really let shit get me down

art84 · Answer

My dad was in the hospital last Thanksgiving for a month so that sucked. This year he gets to spend it at home with us hopefully.

KatherineJ · Answer

A little bit. Mainly because there are loved ones who are gone.

douride2 · Answer

Most years including this one so far are usually good.

Justneedtokno · Answer

Yes ever since my mama died there been a emptiness

Shark_61695 · Answer

Yes but I've never found them a particularly happy time anyway.

ZenJen444 · Answer

No, it's my favorite time of year. Now summer on the other hand different story. The heat is depressing here

Anonymous · Answer

Go help people worse off than you and your sadness will evaporate.

pizzalovershouse · Answer

Shure due to missing my dead super nice realitives

Fromdusktilldawn · Answer

Yea eapecially those that are meant to party with friends. The jealousy eats me up sometimes

gary777 · Answer

yes! why i wear Christmas boxers. cheer myself up. dosent work

Likes2drive · Answer

Yeah sometimes, depends what is going on in my life at the moment

CubaPirate · Answer

Hasn't everyone at some point in their lifes we just need to keep our chin up and get on with it

nawtee_me · Answer

Nope, well there was this one New Years…. Auld Lang Syne can do that to me…..

msc545 · Answer

Every single holiday season for my entire life I've been sad and alone

Guardian45 · Answer

Someone very dear to me is heavily sedated and dying in hospital as I write this!

Sarataí · Answer

Absolutely, even more now that my sweet Mom passed.

Anonymous · Answer

Yeah many times. I've cried during my birthdays too

Sevenpointfive · Answer

i'm so sorry paris. it's so hard to be happy around the season of loss. when i feel sad i go out and observe others being happy. it sometimes cheers me up

Agape93 · Answer

Yeap, my depression happens pretty often

hafinjun · Answer

Yes when my ex split up court awarded her custody of our girls, she moved out of state and I didn't hear from them for a few years, I hated the holidays back then.

tonamimargaux · Answer

Yeah me because of my single hood lol

annabananna · Answer

I have before but not lately.

Jennz6 · Answer

Yes I have

Tim-loves-it · Answer

Always.

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