Holiday seasons are tough

[Big Wall]

I lost my Mom going on 4 years ago now. She was the glue that kept the rest of the family seeing each other. My Dad got married and moved away soon after she passed. Now I see one brother regularly, talk to one of my brothers and one sister every once in a while. My other sister only calls when she needs something and I haven't seen or heard from my 3rd brother for around 3 years. I just concentrate on having a great Christmas with my wife and boys.

Hang in there for your kids.

[sneakerd]

My father died the day after Christmas, year 2000. Massive heart attack, completely unprepared, 4:30am. I was there (NC), beating on his chest, mouth to mouth, whole deal. My co-workers at the time would tell you I was a broken man for the better part of a year. You just get over it. It ain't easy, it just is.

I never, ever told my father that I loved him. Never in his entire life. I've said it a thousand times since.

[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.

[glock21]

That has to be tough. Talking about it does help. Im glad im a member on this forum. Great guys.

[sneakerd]

Being alone were the worst times. You just go over and over it in your mind. Don't isolate yourself. It will just make it harder.

[van7559]

Isolation makes everything ten times worse for me. Enjoy your kids and make sure they know you love them. This is bar none the toughest holiday season I have seen in my short 27 years on this earth. With my marriage hanging on by a thread, dad diagnosed with cancer, and wondering what my kids may go through if shit goes sout it is started to break me down. Depths I never thought I would reach. But I ain't done fighting yet....backed into a corner but not out of the fight yet. Hang in there man. The lord will test us in ways that may seem sick and twisted, but he gives you the strength to overcome the demons of life.

[Mazin]

Hey man if you wanna hang out and shoot the shit sometime just hit me up!

[spleify]

Hey god bless ya pal if you ever need a brother to talk to let me know.

[GilpinGuy]

Hey man if you wanna hang out and shoot the shit sometime just hit me up!

Same here bro. Maybe hanging for a while talking Jeeps/guns over some coffee one of these days. You still got that Mad Max Cherokee? I love that thing!

[roberth]

My heart goes out to you. Hang in there. Prayers sent.