Plan ahead for the Christmas holidays with your C and girls.
Don't let it sneak up on you and find yourself unable to see C. Ask the C about a little security blanket visit just before and just after. Just saying give yourself that gift.
I missed a "before" appointment once upon a time with a C that didn't even call to ask why or check on me at such an emotional time of year. A college degree and billing system doesn't make someone a good C. It didn't seem professional or caring and I spent too much time on the floor, unable to make myself tell anyone or ask for help. Don't become That Guy. I saved money by not visiting the C again, but that probably slowed my progress in the long run and made things pretty rough.
Make sure you have some plans with the kids and be around people as much as you can. Do things with them going into and out of the holidays that don't mirror what you would have been doing with X. Do something different just to be with the girls even if it isn't totally holiday related - just talking family love here.
