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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"To my fellow fabbers waking up tomorrow morning without your children at home. Its fucking shit but we've got this!!!! Merry Christmas. Xx"
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"First Christmas without my kids, dreading it but thanks for the encouragement op x"
My 1st Christmas too, not looking forward to waking up and them not running into see me. But I cant wait to have them back tomorrow evening.
I hugged mine a little bit harder and a little bit longer when I dropped them off.
Be strong, you'll have them back in your arms before you know it. Xx |
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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago
Southern Wales |
I have the opposite situation. My ex decided 3 years ago that he didn’t want to see the boys over Christmas, he’d rather just have them on his usual weekends.
Great for me, but not so great for our children. |
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"First since splitting with my ex as well, so is abit strange i'll admit but done My best. Long as kids enjoy it and they happy all that matters. "
That is true, but you need to look after yourself too |
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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago
Manchester (he/him) |
"I can’t stop crying! My first Xmas since separating from my ex, so this is all very strange!
Sending hugs, I remember that feeling xx "
So do I.
Find something that makes you happy and just get through the day, it really does get easier. |
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By *reya73Woman
over a year ago
Whitley Bay |
"I can’t stop crying! My first Xmas since separating from my ex, so this is all very strange! "
I promise, promise, promise it gets easier in time. And it's a good opportunity for an outporing of pent up grief.
Sending so much love and mama single parent understanding xxx |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I can’t stop crying! My first Xmas since separating from my ex, so this is all very strange!
I promise, promise, promise it gets easier in time. And it's a good opportunity for an outporing of pent up grief.
Sending so much love and mama single parent understanding xxx "
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I'm lucky that although it's the first Christmas as a single parent mine has elected to spend tonight with me and stay until after dinner tomorrow. Not looking forward to tomorrow evening though, but you can't have it all. Really genuinely feel for those who won't. It's a tough one. Respects to you all. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"First since splitting with my ex as well, so is abit strange i'll admit but done My best. Long as kids enjoy it and they happy all that matters.
That is true, but you need to look after yourself too "
Made sure everyone's ok before me but aye everyone is a good  |
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"First since splitting with my ex as well, so is abit strange i'll admit but done My best. Long as kids enjoy it and they happy all that matters.
That is true, but you need to look after yourself too
Made sure everyone's ok before me but aye everyone is a good "
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I feel for all the young children whose lost a parent this year and Thier first Christmas without mum or dad , I was 11 yrs old when my mum died suddenly a few weeks before Christmas , it would be her birthday Christmas Day too , peace be with you all at this very difficult time if year |
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"I can’t stop crying! My first Xmas since separating from my ex, so this is all very strange! "
I definitely feel you on this one and I too am in the same position. First year I’ve not put a tree up and haven’t had someone to buy presents for and share it with.
Big hugs all round.  |
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By *ustylouWoman
over a year ago
Aylesbury |
My first christmas single too. Thankfully I have the kids tomorrow but I'm dreading boxing day.
I've worn myself out trying to make everything perfect, trying to make up for ruining their christmas.. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I don't live with my kids, this is my second Christmas without them in the five years since I split with their dad, the first two years we has Christmas altogether.
My boys are all teenagers but doesn't mean I haven't cried like a baby this evening.
The first year I thought I'd never stop, luckily I had work to go to etc.
Even worse this year as my eldest son decided to remove himself from his dad's house (he's at uni) and caused a bit of a rift within the family, thankfully I saw him on Sunday and I am glad I did, it's Christmas and time to forgive and forget.
It does get easier but there will always be a large teenager like gap in the day.
Danish x |
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By *latinumkittenWoman
over a year ago
from Home Counties to Middle Earth |
It's my first Christmas without my kids and without cooking dinner for the extended hoard.
I'll be on my own today - by choice. I'm treating it as just another day and will catch up on housework and get ready for the kids coming home in a few days.
It really doesn't feel like Christmas without them. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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My Son is coming over about midday and staying overnight which is good, my daughter is st her boyfriends today so I won’t see her at all.
My first Christmas on my own for 3years, lying in bed with a cuppa, all a bit sad really. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm so very glad as a single mother to two (27 years - youngest now 18) I never was without them! And they still come home every year so far! Phew ... cross that bridge when it happens |
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Haven't had my childern on christmas day, ever!! Written into court order... miss them everyday. But does not bother me as I personally hate christmas with a passion..
I give them love, life and experiences. Not throw away in 6 months plastic tat....
When they are older. They will remember the things they did. Not the things they had!!
Seasons greetings to all
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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago
Manchester (he/him) |
I'm getting a bit of an old hand at Christmas on my own now, the first few years were tough and it's easy to get lost in the things that you don't have, especially when picture perfect Christmases are thrown at you from every magazine, TV and even other people.
I found that doing stuff for me was the key. Ignoring what others are doing, taking the day as it comes, one bit at a time. Finding pleasure in the little things for myself.
My heart goes out to everyone who is alone for the first time, I've been there and it really does get easier. The important thing is to just get through and find your own way. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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My day hasn’t been so bad as I spent longer with my kids then I was expecting too. I have a fantastic relationship with my ex and he’s struggled with today too (we split the day). We’ve made the best out of our situation though I feel. The important thing is our kids have had a wonderful day and are so loved. I hope everyone else isn’t finding today too bad. Thanks for the kind words after my emotional post last night! |
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"My day hasn’t been so bad as I spent longer with my kids then I was expecting too. I have a fantastic relationship with my ex and he’s struggled with today too (we split the day). We’ve made the best out of our situation though I feel. The important thing is our kids have had a wonderful day and are so loved. I hope everyone else isn’t finding today too bad. Thanks for the kind words after my emotional post last night! "
This made me smile, I’m glad today wasn’t as bad as you thought it would be and the kids have had a great day |
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I'm in the camp where it wasn't as bad as I expected. The first of everything is always the worst.
I got my arse in gear this morning and painted the boys bedroom, just moved and it was pink. And had some lovely time with the boys though I still hate bloody Lego!! |
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I (Luke) got to speak to two of my three children today have have been taken to the other side of the world by their mother. We had a good chat over Skype with the older two who told me how they had been swimming today. They excitedly told me about their presents - the rollerblades, the Lego etc. It was fun. They had a good day. |
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