December Joy or Depression?

[debidoo]

Do you have a December filled with Joy or do you tend to be down?  I lean more toward being down as I am alone basically and my two grown sons are at odds with each other but I still keep on keeping on.  I will still decorate my house and try to be as cheerful as possible - after all everyone has some kind of problems and I still realize I have a lot to be thankful about.   

[vg7405]

OP: I hope that things get better on your end. Just hang in there. Things will get better.

I am going through some things at work and am dealing with a long-term separation from my boyfriend (through no fault of either one of us; we have busy schedules, but will see each other next week). But I try to focus on the things I can control.

[metsrock69]

A little sad because the kids are in a different state. Of course the online video chat helps for times like that.  Also happy in a way that the grandkids are getting their toys for the holidays

[autumnsparklemom]

Usually depressed. My mother and Sister In Law passed away in December. So December is a pretty sad month for me. We are going through tough times right now financially and will be even more difficult for us.

[killers2]

Unfortunately it is depression for me.  Especially the winder months after December.   

[mrisha]

Christmas hasn't been happy for me in a lot of years.  I give thanks to the Lord.  I miss that part of being happy.

[dsosnowski06]

At little of both this year.  First year my daughter will not be here on Christmas Eve or Day as she is engaged to someone from Ohio so they are going there this year.  But I cannot complain as they were here last Christmas.  Grateful that they are willing to switch off every year. I still have my sons here but we are not as close.

[DEBMZ6]

Depression.  My dad and grandpa passed away in December so the holidays have not been something I have really celebrated in a long time.   

[countrygirl12]

I am not overly joyed and I am not depressed.  I love Christmas and the season that goes along with it.  Even if I were alone I think I would try to do something for myself to make it as good of a day as I could for me.

[Tresbn00]

Hang in there Debidoo...life always has a way of working things out and the majority of siblings seem to find ways to get into arguments. My step brothers are not speaking to one another and I doubt that they will conclude their argument in this life time. My sister and I are civil when we are together but really try to avoid time together. Sibling strife hurts my parents but I do not think that they see the distance between my sister and I. My kids have always gotten along fabulously and I pray that they continue. I an happy/joyful ninety five percent of my life. I am even more joyful at the and of November and in the month of December because my kids are home more. I had an absolute ball over Thanksgiving. I kept my work to a minimum so that I could enjoy more time with my kids.

[gaylasue]

It's going to be ups & downs this December.  My mother is still in the hospital ~ she has been in since 10/25.  We were hoping she would make it home for Thanksgiving but that didn't happen.  Praying now she will be home by Christmas.

[braggin]

I seem to be in a minority in this post because December is usually a very happy time of year for me. I love to buy presents for my grandkids and then spend time with them when they open their gifts and get excited about them. I also try to arrange luncheons with each one of my close friends in December to catch up on news from the year and say Merry Xmas. That is always fun too.

[debidoo]

Thank you who responded to this post so very much.  I am thinking of each and every one of you who are going through things as well and had such kind words to say

[Yukichan77]

I'm very excited for Christmas but there is definitely some sadness in this month, too. But as you said, sometimes you just gotta keep on moving forward and try to stay positive.

[potluck6]

Always think about people who have lost children through murder accidents or sickness. I haven't thank God. I'd hate those damn *bleep* hallmark show. And would want to smash the tv during ads for holiday shopping. Actually refusing to watch hallmark shows they're all th3 same.