To all the newbies, and perhaps not-so-newbies who find themselves in a down cycle around the holidays, I want to extend my heartfelt wishes that you will find some peace during these difficult times. I know how hard it can be, but I promise you that it won’t always be this way. Time does find a way to heal.
I have spent many a holiday fighting the tears or desperately trying to ignore the aching I had in my heart for what I wanted most; an intact family. Slowly but surely it does get better. Those painful desires for what isn’t become replaced with contentment for what you have. There IS hope, there is joy, and there is peace, whether you reconcile with your spouses or not. We can all do this.
I am counting my blessing today, and this forum with all its members is one of the blessings that I have received that I am so very thankful for.
Thanks to all of you for sharing, and everything that you do.