Christmas and the Social Parties
Tonight, I have to go out and “celebrate” Christmas, and yet it is the last thing I want to do. I am a real optimist by nature, and find it difficult to be so negative about 
seeing friends. It is the thought of being alone, the thought of walking into the room. I had decided that I was going to make an excuse and just not go….and then my wonderful friend said “I know this is going to be hard, so I am coming over early afternoon and we are going to have a girlie afternoon - facials, doing our nails etc Then we will go together- you and I, and I will stay with you all night….we can leave when you are ready, but the party would not be the same without you”
Gosh, how could I say no! I still am finding it hard, and would still prefer not to go but when you see how friends rally round and put YOU first - then I cannot reject that kindness. I will let you know how it goes….
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2 opinions for Christmas and the Social Parties
Steven Aitchison
Dec 17, 2006 at 1:59 pm
Anna
I hope everything went well for you and hope you had a good night.
take care
Widows Quest » I survived the night out!
Dec 18, 2006 at 1:32 pm
[…] I posted on Saturday about having to go out and not wanting to, and thanks to Stephen who wished me luck on the comments, it was lovely to know that others know what you are going through and supporting you. Well, I did it. Did I feel comfortable, not totally….did I feel an emptiness, especially on the slushy songs…yes I did, but you know intermingled in the emptiness, sadness and loneliness…I laughed, danced and enjoyed the company of others. […]
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