I came to look for you because it had been a while. I'm sorry this is a difficult time for you and brings up memories of last year. I think creating new memories while acknowledging that the old, happy memories will always be there, is the best thing you can do.
My Christmas is very different from last year's and the year before, but honestly, I'm okay with it. My new life is interesting and exciting and there are good things happening that I didn't expect.
I think indulging in cookies and spice teas and decorating your surroundings are just a perfect approach. And a clear indicator that you are not depressed!
It can be difficult to deal with changing relationships and I feel sad that I don't have much contact with the children I was a mother to for 16 years, but I've come to a kind of peace with it. I think the key is my mindset that I had those years with them and the good memories of relationships that I will always carry with me in my heart.
Your chicken tajmahcoop sounds awesome.
M 16 yrs, WH62, P54 3 adult blended kids EA 11/13, BD1 6/14 PA fall 14, BD2 2/15 Piecing 2015, BD3 12/15 Separated 4/16 WH moved OW in 5/16 Divorced 6/15/17
