Xmas is one day, then itâs over. Totally understand that the lead up is so long but thinking of it as one day in a year helps me. I donât have a close extended family or big family event like others, itâs much like any other day.
Comment on Discussion Thread đ§ Sunday 7 December 2025
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone â¨5⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
The looming spectre of Xmas is fucking with me.
I fucking hate Xmas because it highlights what are already sore spots and amplifies them ten fold.
It doesnât matter how much you succeed, or how well youâre doing. You cannot outrun not having a family.
tone212_@aussie.zone â¨5⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone â¨5⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Oh shit probably shouldnât have written what I did above didnât see your post.
Thatâs rough.
Maybe this year a DT xmas IRL meetup party is in order. Would be nice to put faces to names :)
Catfish@aussie.zone â¨5⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
This is viable. Used to do big Skout meet ups a zillion years ago.
Catfish@aussie.zone â¨5⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
I will bother relevant people for pokemon trades!
StudChud@aussie.zone â¨5⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Iâm in đđ
SituationCake@aussie.zone â¨5⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Much sympathy. Am in the same boat.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone â¨4⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Iâm sorry you have to go through it as well.
Whatever you end up doing, I hope you feel connected to the people around you â¤ď¸
melbaboutown@aussie.zone â¨5⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
I plan to hide until itâs over
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone â¨5⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Christmas was a sore spot until I realised that everyone has a different way of viewing Christmas and I chose to make my own. I have friends with those âpicture perfectâ families who are so dragged down by the day and appearances. Personally, my favourite Christmas is the one I can spend eating mac n cheese in my pyjamas.
No, you canât outrun having a family. But you can choose to have your own traditions, with Gibson, with the strays, with the DT, with a favourite game or book or movie. With knowing that you are an AMAZING person who is treasured!
Seagoon_@aussie.zone â¨5⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
The world is a better place with Simon in it. Weâre lucky to have him here. đ