Hi ~ Jeez, I thought *I* was the only one who felt like that. I HATE the holidays. It brings back horrible memories of my childhood, and it super depresses me. Not only that, but I miss my deceased husband.

I've been depressed around the holidays since I was a child. In fact, I've just been depressed since I was a child - not just around the holidays.
My parents were both alcoholics, and while we were supposed to be celebrating a holiday, we kids were waiting for our parents to come home from the bar. Usually, they closed it up at 2am. and then they'd go out to eat at a truck stop. We always celebrated Christmas on X-mas eve - so us kids would be waiting for them to come home til about 4am to celebrate. Some Christmas with a pair of drunken parents. I can't shake that depression to this day, even tho I've had therapy.

I put on a good act too when my kids were growing up. But they're grown now - I don't need to act anymore. I HATE this time of year and I don't care who knows it. I just want to crawl in bed until it's over.

I'll be thinking of you. God bless. Hugs, Lee