I feel that I am blessed, loved to be alive ❤️. Where I am now someone want to be there, I have friends that share the same problems,that we can come and put out some of our experiences. I can just be grateful 🙏 to be alive and make sure to.check on others and extend the Christmas geeetings.

I have no grandparents alive. My Mom died 2 years ago and my grandson has helped me through them also. I miss my oldest sister very much. She died 23 years ago. The holidays are nothing like they use to be.

I feel peace,and gratitude 🥰

For me, I try to focus on the real meaning of the holidays taking in the great celebrations of both religions. It bothers me especially when I go to the store and see tons of decorations devoid of these things. It is difficult when I take out my decorations because it reminds me of times of the past that can't be repeated but I have to remember that this is the time to make new joyful memories. For those of you that find it difficult, your not alone and there is one great solution I found is to not get swept up in all that giving and open a bottle of coquito, relax and take in the moment. Many blessings to you all this year and thank you for the gifts you give each other everyday on here with your kind words.

Holidays like these suck sometimes. Always a financial disaster. I keep a good attitude because I do have family and friends. That is so important. Without friends life is hard.
New years is the one I look forward to. Always new.