Xmas is one day, then it’s over. Totally understand that the lead up is so long but thinking of it as one day in a year helps me. I don’t have a close extended family or big family event like others, it’s much like any other day.
Comment on Discussion Thread 🧃 Sunday 7 December 2025
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 day 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 doesn’t matter how much you succeed, or how well you’re doing. You cannot outrun not having a family.
tone212_@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Oh shit probably shouldn’t have written what I did above didn’t see your post.
That’s rough.
Maybe this year a DT xmas IRL meetup party is in order. Would be nice to put faces to names :)
Catfish@aussie.zone 1 day ago
This is viable. Used to do big Skout meet ups a zillion years ago.
Catfish@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I will bother relevant people for pokemon trades!
StudChud@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I’m in 👉👉
SituationCake@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Much sympathy. Am in the same boat.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I plan to hide until it’s over
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone 1 day 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 “picture perfect” 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 can’t 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 1 day ago
The world is a better place with Simon in it. We’re lucky to have him here. 🙂