♡ The Other Side Of Holidays ♡ *you* are not alone ♡
♡ Missing loved ones during holiday season
♡ Suggestions for coping with family stress during the holidays
♡ A Happy(ier) Holiday Celebration this year
♡ Dietary restrictions and Holiday Meals & Gatherings
♡ Lonely During the Holiday Season?
♡ Preparing for the Holiday season with Family (part 1)
(Similar threads in the Family & Caregivers and the Community Projects & Events sub-communities)
Some general resources -:
◇ 9 Therapeutic Benefits of Top Free Resources at 7 Cups
◇ The extensive list of healthy distractions and self-love techniques
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou wow 😮 thanks everyone for making and compiling these. I also found this [Depression and the Holidays] by @EmmaE in case it's not included in the post already.
@theriverissinging
Oooh that's a great one, thankyou for sharing , River ! Added ! ❤
Woohoo @EmmaE , love your contributions ,lovely! ❤
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou
thank you so much sun! ❤️
@theriverissinging
hi! thank you so much :)
Great post Sun. It’s not a merry time for a lot of people but we’re here for you so it doesn’t have to be a lonely holidays.
The free hugs room will be open on December 24th, 25th and 31st for those who may be a bit more support and love during this holiday season. 💕
@CheeryMango
Aww yes MangoStar , thanks to you and everyone involved in the super fun events and activities that help everyone feel *together* ! ❤
Can't wait for the free hugs woohoo!
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou
Thank you so much for this, Sun!
@DaisyFlower32
Aw most welcome, Daisy ! 🌼
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou
Sun this is such a lovely post- the writeup is touching.
And I understand it took soooo much effort compiling them, but thank youuuu for doing that for us<3
Aw thanks Lavvvv. Happy to make this post! ❤ @empatheticLavender2924
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou
Always a thoughtful one, Sunnie! Love it! 💜
And for the creators, brilliant posts! 💫
@ouiCherie
Ayee always a lovely one ! Hugssss cheriee! 💜🤗
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou
Hey Suni 💜💜💜
You are so thoughtful to bring together all of these posts into one resource! I'm thrilled to be included.
I hope that anyone, who may be struggling, can find hope by seeing that they aren't alone during this time of year.
~ Sher
@Sher217
Heyy Sherrr 💜💜
We meet again hehe, I enjoy our forum meets lol!
Thanks so much, Sher, the pleasure is all mine forsure!
And ofcourse, I think your threads in the F&C sub community have a huge role in sowing the initial "seed" of compiling resources and making this thread, so a bigggg * thanks * to you for being super thoughtful and amazing yourself, my friend!
I truly hope the same! 🤗
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou. Thank you for this list! I missed some of these and will check them out.
@adventurousBranch3786
Aw hehe no worries, there have been so much great stuff around, so easy to not be able to check out everything . I am really glad this post could help in someway , branch ! ❤ You're very welcome !
Thank you @Sunisshiningandsoareyou <3
This is great, many thanks.
Lucy2
@lucy2
Thanks backatcha for your support and compassion for everyone , Lucy ! ❤
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou - This is such a great reminder for all of us - Thank you so much for posting this Sun 🌻
Pleased to, Gloria! ❤🌻 @GloriaD
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou
Hi Good Day Sunshine! 😊❤️ Thank you for this amazing forum post! wooo hooo and *high fives* 😊
I really do get where you are coming from! For me too, this can be a time of mixed emotions. I imagine it can be for most, maybe always at least a little something there that is worth exploring in the way of our feelings. It can be this way for many of us as human beings and for a variety of different reasons.
I love how you said "It is more than okay to not vibe with the festive time...." truly everything that you said that followed afterwards.
It's great that you are telling each and every one of us here on this platform that, yes, it's okay. The one thing in life that no one can ever argue with you about is your feelings as they are yours, and yours alone. Someone else isn't feeling them, but you are. You have a right to them, all of them. Good Day Sunshine, thank you for validating the feelings and emotions of all of your teammates, members and listeners alike.
I agree, a huge shout out to all of those that have created these amazing forum threads, curated articles and resources that you have compiled here today including you Good Day Sunshine!
Good Day Sunshine, I acknowledge and appreciate all of the time and effort this took for you to put this amazing forum post together! One great big gift in a huge box with an amazing and shiny, beautiful bow on top!
Loved also what you said closer to the very end. Reminds me of a quote "We might not have it all together, but together, we have it all"! ❤️
To any and all, big *hugs* ❤️ and *high fives* 😊 And also for those that choose to celebrate the holidays, well, as of this writing in my time zone, only "2 more sleeps" till Santa comes. Stay on the "nice list" and I know all of you will! Stay great my friends 😊 ❤️