I’ve noticed in the last few years that people generally fall in to one of two categories

I’ve noticed in the last few years that people generally fall in to one of two categories when it comes to the holiday season,
Love or Loathe.
For those who have suffered long term mental illness, estrangement, trauma or grief, Christmas and New Years are a particularly tough time and this year I’ve already been hit by the sadness of someone who decided they couldn’t make it through.
To anyone who can’t believe they’re not getting that Christmas bonus they “deserve” or the Tiffany pendant they wanted, go and get repeatedly and painfully fucked.
To anyone bah-humbugging the idea of seeing their siblings or having to sit down and tolerate the inlaws, it’s ok, you’re strong, you WILL get through it.
Take some time out this holiday season to look after yourself but also spare a thought for those less fortunate than you.
Those who have nowhere to go, the children who’ll wake up on Christmas morning in cars or under bridges where Santa doesn’t stop.
Those with no families to quarrel with and those who are only reminded of their deep losses in this time of year.
Homelessness, old age and ill health are poverties not restricted to the developing world and as Mother Teresa put it,
“The greatest disease […] is not TB or leprosy; it is being unwanted, unloved, and uncared for. We can cure physical diseases with medicine, but the only cure for loneliness, despair, and hopelessness is love.
There are many in the world who are dying for a piece of bread but there are many, many more dying for a little love.”
It doesn’t cost anything to be mindful, to give love or lend an ear over the holidays, even if you choose not to engage in celebrating the season.
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