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Christmas sucks

htomeohtomeo member
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I wish it was over. I hate the sentimental feelings I get, that make me think I should be trying to go back to stbxh. I feel guilt for my son, that he has to be split. I feel guilt for my stepkids, because this is the 1st christmas in 10 years that I won't get to be with them.

Bahumbug. 

 

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Re: Christmas sucks

  • achase123achase123
    I'm sorry.  All I can say is that it does get better.  Have you thought about making new traditions for you and your son?
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  • htomeohtomeo member
    I didn't even think about that. That would be a good way for me to get through this. We (all the kids and I) did do Christmas cookies yesterday, but I felt miserable knowing I wasn't going to be able to see the rest of the kids on Christmas. I need to get over myself and accept it. Just easier said than done. Maybe if I keep doing the regular holiday stuff, I will be better.
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  • Shutterbug18Shutterbug18
    I don't think you need to "get over yourself" at all!  I have been doing this 17 months.  This isn't even my first Christmas and our divorce has been final since July; but I am a mess this time of year.  I miss my XH, I miss our family.  I feel the same guilt for my kids.  Like PP said it does get easier.  It's better than last year, but still a crappy time of year for me. You get to feel what you feel through all this.  One day you will realize how far you have come.  You are allowed to have your bad days no matter what.  Hope you feel better!
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