Depressed at Xmas

I'm sorry you are going through such a sad time. If you want to chat feel free to message me. Maybe speak to your doctor too. Take care, I hope the time you have with your kids is magical.

My friend is going through the same thing, the thought of having to spend time away from the kids is so so hard for her and obviously for you too. Some great advice above in the comments, but remember you are your kids’ WORLD! You’re their everything. My friend is going to try and fill her time on the day without her kids by catching up on shows, making some plans for the weeks ahead, keeping busy and remember it is only temporary. You won’t always feel like this. Sending lots of strength your way xx

I deleted my post because I misread the part that you're going to be apart from your kids. It's very tough and I'm sorry. But you have to be strong. You might think that it's not as magical as with your family but it still is and you will have your little ones soon. Try to focus on yourself. You're literally forced to do so. Take a long walk. Cook or order your favorite meal. Get cozy on the couch, put some candles on a fun Christmas movie. Eat popcorn, candy, hot cocoa. Or drink a glass of wine. Do some crafts or volunteer. I'm sure there are a lot of places where you can volunteer to help people in need. Video call your loved ones. Please do it, even if you think you're not in the mood. Or try to reach out to a friend close by. Find activities you can do in your city like an ice rink. Take care of yourself and don't forget that you're a strong, bad ass mom and that your little ones love and miss you just as much as you miss them. Sending love ❤️

Sending hugs

@Shona thanks so much I might do if that’s ok as I literally have no one 😭

@Alexandra Bennett thanks so much! I just never wanted to share them it’s so hard 😭 I’m usually with them for the full day 😞 got visions of me just sitting crying and not being able to do anything else 💔 thanks xx

@Irina I’m just wishing it away to be honest 😭 I haven’t focused on myself for a long time so it’s really difficult to start now. I don’t have any loved ones so it’s extremely hard for me 💔 my babies are my loved ones 😞 Think I will sit and watch some Christmas films with popcorn and wine if I can concentrate 😢 thanks 💜

@Gilly thank you 😭

Yeah of course. We arent blessed with a sleeper so hopefully would never be too long before I could reply!

My first Christmas that my ex husband and I separated, my kids were away to his for 5 days and honestly I just set up camp and played the xbox and ate snacks the whole time. I actually ended up really enjoying myself. Find something you love and enjoy having the time to commit to yourself and your interests 😊

@Becca thanks. I think that’s half of my problem I don’t know what I enjoy anymore as the kids were my life 😞 I never done anything for myself