I just wanted to offer this thread as a chance for people to post in here thweir Christmas related feelings/ worries, and other people support them through it

Christmas for people like us (without family), can be a very, very lonely time- not sure about anyone else, I know for me I have no one else to celebrate Christmas with, and I'll be on my own for the whole season

though I hate my family- and what they did to me, I know cristmas should be a family time and I do often wish my family were different and can spend the holidays with me

but they can't.. and their is nothing I can do about that. they continue to choose abuse over trying to love

[Fuzzybear]

That is beyond sad.. people who continue to choose abuse over trying to love, especially when they are family. I send love to all survivors of neglect. I’m one of those survivors

(((((((( hugs )))))))

[lily245]

What a beautiful idea. Another thing to do if you're going to spend the holidays alone is maybe try and find some volunteering work you could do? There's usually a lot around christmas. It may help you feel less alone and helping others is always a great feeling.