Holiday seasons are tough

[glock21]

Its that time of year and all i can think of is my mom and dad passing. All the what ifs and not seeing them. I hate this time of year so much but i smile for my kids. My wife and i couldnt make it work and that hurts just as much. I cant keep smiling like everything is ok but all the crying in the world doesnt change the past. I hate to isolate myself but thats the only way i know. Sorry to vent but i needed to.

[JohnnyEgo]

Fake it for the kids.
Vent here.
I am very sorry for your loss.

[sneakerd]

What is...is. Take a deep breath and tough it out.

[glock21]

What is...is. Take a deep breath and tough it out.

Haha thanks. I think ill be ok after my girls come back from vacation.

[zteknik]

I understand.I was like that for a long time after Pop's passing.
With time it gets a bit easier.

[mackbamf]

At times it can bring tears to my eyes just thinking about the good times I had with my parents during Christmas when I was a kid. I still have my parents here and can't imagine what the holidays will be like without them. Keep the good memories alive and a smile on your face for your kids. Remember that you are creating the memories with your kids now that they will be looking back on when they get older. One thing I try to keep in mind is that I hope I can create the same happy holiday times that my kids can reflect on in the same way I do when I look back. Vent it here, know that you are not alone...

[PugnacAutMortem]

Might I suggest a mighty fine whiskey and a delicious cigar to take your mind off of things if not but just for a few hours. I know some relaxation time does wonders when I start getting in a funk about family stuff.

Hang in there man. Also, I would suggest a desk pop tomorrow at work. Go into the weekend with a bang.

[Ah Pook]

Might I suggest a mighty fine whiskey and a delicious cigar to take your mind off of things if not but just for a few hours. I know some relaxation time does wonders when I start getting in a funk about family stuff.

Hang in there man. Also, I would suggest a desk pop tomorrow at work. Go into the weekend with a bang.

He quit drinking nine years ago.

Sad time of year but it will get better. Keep the kids close.


Edit:
Three new posts by the time I hit the go button. Guess I'm just slow.

[brutal]

Thanksgiving is bittersweet for us as well. Lost my pa 4 years ago Nov 24. He was often a mean sob, but he was my mean sob. We're just happy we were there at the end and there for my mom.

You have to be strong for your kids and other family.


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[Great-Kazoo]

Hear ya. Coming up on 1 year for both mom and brother. Looks like dad is undecided where he wants to go.
I joke that my mothers passing was her way of getting out of sending christmas cards! Towards the end she would call and apologize about forgetting b-day, anniversary cards etc. Always told her I hope the next one you send has a check , because the last one was empty!

Weirdest thing with both of them................. 2 days after we laid our mother to rest my wife gets an e-mail from her, apologizing for not sending her a b-day card. Even weirder.....The e-mail was dated that day!!!
3 weeks after our brother is laid to rest, the phone rings and on the tv screen is says Call from John. Freaked us out. Every once and a while 2 small bright lights will appear in the house, one a little brighter than the other. Just letting us know they are still with us in spirit.
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