Melanie Wegener
There is so much hype around Christmas. We are bombarded with things to buy, gifts to exchange, music to listen to, movies to watch, cookies to bake, money to spend, places to be and memories to make. We feel like we need to capture every moment on our phones and post them to our socials to prove that we’re having a wonderful time.
What if things aren’t great though? What if this upcoming season is just another reminder about how hard things are?
Spare a thought for those who are doing it tough this year, or every year.
For those:
grieving a loss
missing a pet
lost their job
struggling to make ends meet
grieving happier times
longing for a child
wanting a relationship
missing a relationship
unhappy in a relationship
having an empty nest
wishing for grandchildren
lonely
homeless
in jail
away from home
the first Christmas without someone
another Christmas without someone
when life is not what you thought it would be
It can be an awful time for so many. My heart breaks for those who have recently lost someone and are having to go through the first Christmas without them at the table.
One day, we might experience deep grief and loss. It might feel like our life has fallen apart and the world has caved in.
We just don’t know what is around the corner.
For those of us who are not in one of these stages right now and are enjoying this time of year, perhaps consider how you could help someone out.
How can you show them that you care?
How could you remind them that they are deeply valued, important, noticed and loved?
How could you include them in your plans?
It might make the world of difference for them. ??
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