For some the holidays don't always feel that festive. But they don't want to say anything and ruin your happiness and cheer. So you plaster on a fake smile & go through the motions. For them. And because its easier. Than trying to explain how you feel.
Maybe you lost a loved one this year & their absence right now makes your heart hurt.
Maybe you had a breakup recently and you're feeling the loss of that partner you thought would be with you.
Maybe you or someone close is going through the pain and uncertainty of health problems or financial problems.
For me it's the family thing. Everything about Christmas screams be with your family and loved ones. What if you don't have any? Or those alive don't care. What if they just don't give a shit about making memories and spending time together? I do have wonderful friends whom I love dearly but the holidays always bring that pain in my heart back a little bit. Or more than a little bit. It makes me feel lonely.
Give hugs this Christmas. To everyone even if it seems they don't need it.
I'll be around if anyone wants company or isn't quite feeling festive. I see you. Send me a message. We can play tic tac toe maybe. :)
