December 25, 2024

Christmas

This year has been the hardest for me. I've been struggling with my anxiety and depression really bad since summer. With it getting worse by the day.

For my birthday, I had asked for cards with a favorite us memory mentioned. I thought if I had positive thoughts from the kids it would help me overcome things abit.

I didn't get cards or cake. I got a BBQ at the park with most of the kids. A nice event, but in my situation I wish I would have had warning so I could have prepared myself for it. 

It was difficult for me.

For Christmas everyone talked of plans here and there and I didn't hear myself included anywhere so I made a comment I just wanted a motel for the night so I wouldn't have to wake up in the truck.

I was hurting and really wanted to spend Christmas with family. I feel like I'm going to die soon... 

The kids got me a room for Christmas.

It was the nicest thing you could do for a homeless person.

It was just the most painful thing to do for me. 

I struggle feeling unwanted. So of course... I'm hurt by it.

 It's something I have had to fight with all my life. Therapist said it was because I grew up unwanted by my mom. I dump it on those around me and my kids.

I have had to rely on the kids so much, needed so much help lately, I hate having to call and borrow so much. I hate interrupting their lives to rescue me broke down. I feel pretty pathetic that I have to borrow showers. 

I wish I could just visit with them when I see them. Have dinner play games walk at the park? This year has been the hardest one for me yet.

the last thing I wanted was for anyone to spend money on me for Christmas. 

No I really didn't want to go to a motel. I have no money for food and didn't want to spend Christmas alone. 

Now everyone is hurt and confused because they were trying to do a good thing.

 I love my kids more than anything. I only ever wanted to be a part of their lives, I never wanted to become such a burden.


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