Posted by ClearSkies on December 26, 2006, at 8:12:06
In reply to I'm lonely, posted by jammerlich on December 23, 2006, at 22:16:40
> It seems with the holidays I'm around people almost constantly; yet, I feel lonlier than ever. To me, it's the worst kind of lonely, this kind you feel most acutely when surrounded by people you know. I guess it's probably because there are *other* people I know with whom I'd rather be spending this time. I don't know. Whatever it is, it really sucks.
I have the opposite problem with the same result; feeling very much alone because I *am* alone. Just my DH and me, and he isn't of a faith that celebrates Christmas. He's sympathetic but can't understand my somber mood. His grown up children have family obligations of their own, so we get a fly-by visit. It feels like we are another appointment on a busy day.
My family are so far away, and I haven't had more than a handful of Christmases at home since 1983. Last year I promised myself that this wouldn't happen, but here I am again. I couldn't pull off a trip home because of financial issues - waaayyyy too much going on, moneywise.
(Sorry for interjecting my own unhappiness here.)
ClearSkies but not for now.
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