Christmas – A difficult time of year
Not always a Joyful time
That time of year is upon us again and the big push to have a Merry Christmas has begun. Whilst many are caught up in the glitter and sparkle of the season, for others this will be a most difficult time of the year. If you have suffered a loss, separation, homelessness or financial difficulties, Christmas may be something you dread rather than enjoy. It is an occasion which does not last for just one day but begins with several weeks of preparation. Shops glisten with tinsel and Christmas songs boom out of speakers as people rush around to buy gifts.
The big drive to plan “the day” and invitations to events with family, friends and work abound. If you are alone, the reality of loneliness is made stronger by TV, social media and radio depictions of constant merriment. While you might be be worrying about the bills landing on the mat in January.
Loneliness and Loss felt...