Guys, Happy Thanks Giving to most of you all the way from me in the UK.

Question for you, how do you all cope with Christmas and loss of a family? Do any of you do the 'family thing' or is it just a straight up separate day?

My W (from MIN) had asked me to theirs for lunch but I have gratefully declined - thought it would be too hard for me. However the W thinks its best for her to come round in the morning and watch our S open the presents and then go....

My thought was for her to have him Christmas day with her presents and then me to have him the day after and I'll do it all over again with my presents.

I'm mindful that we do what is best for my S (not whats best for me & the W) and would be grateful if you could share your experiences...

As always, thanks guys.

M - 36 / W - 32
S - 3
Together - 18 Yrs / Married - 10 Yrs
Bomb Dropped - 4th Sept 2016
Moved out - 4th Sept 2016