Having been single for 7 months I am not particularly looking forward to Christmas this year.
We always hosted all the joint families and I will miss it hugely this year.
I am not looking for sympathy but wondered if anyone knows of any 'singles Christmas events' or I quite fancy going away on a bit of a holiday.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Thank you fabers.
Gaz x |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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There are things to do. Go away or plan lots of activities. Or plan to pamper yourself in whatever way works for you. Volunteer. Enjoy the peace. Do a house swap with someone wanting a cheap break away.
I have family on Christmas Day but usually everyone leaves London on Boxing Day and I see them all again on NYE. It's not grim being on your own unless you want to make it feel grim.
Good luck.
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"Could always volunteer somewhere. A lot of people in nursing homes have no visitors over Christmas "
I volunteered at a nursing home after my first divorce, it was an amazing experience  |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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"Thank you all.
I may look into doing some charity work.
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Do it sooner rather than later. The popular gigs go very quickly so if you want some choice then look now. Also, don't be offended if they turn you down - they do try and place the right people for the roles.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Could always volunteer somewhere. A lot of people in nursing homes have no visitors over Christmas "
That's a lovely idea, so many older people would be glad to see someone. |
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Don't forget though it's not just about one day or time of year you can volunteer all year round. I've done charity work for over 6 years now and it's the best thing I've ever done.  |
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been like that for the last few years ,i got use to it now , see my son for some of xmas then im on my own , as not spoke to my family in years,so wont go see and visit them , so hows that song go, its gona be lonely this christmas |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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"Don't forget though it's not just about one day or time of year you can volunteer all year round. I've done charity work for over 6 years now and it's the best thing I've ever done. "
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Could always volunteer somewhere. A lot of people in nursing homes have no visitors over Christmas "
Blimey Evie
Not read the rest of the thread but you said what id do |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I have no family what so ever except my daughter and she may be away Christmas day this year
I think to myself - is that as bad as sleeping rough under covers made out of old clothes and papers ???
No ... See I've had much worse ones
Hospitals ..nursing homes ...homeless shelters - all need volunteers ..
Failing that plenty of holidays available im sure
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im working xmas day, it actually falls on my day off but as my big two have moved out to go to uni and my youngest ones off to her dads I thought I may as well go to work for double time than sit in the house alone so offered to work it
I don't have any family besides my children so xmas has never been a big event in my house, without my kids here its just another day really |
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I've spent the past six Christmases alone, its only a big deal if you let it be. I sleep in late, get up and slob about in my PJs all day, watch telly, cuddle my cats..give them presents and make them Christmas dinner........get some cats and you will never be lonely, mad maybe but not lonely. |
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"im working xmas day, it actually falls on my day off but as my big two have moved out to go to uni and my youngest ones off to her dads I thought I may as well go to work for double time than sit in the house alone so offered to work it
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Triple time here 
I'm working Xmas eve, Xmas day, Boxing Day. |
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"Don't forget though it's not just about one day or time of year you can volunteer all year round. I've done charity work for over 6 years now and it's the best thing I've ever done. "
Well said . I've been doing voluntary work for 6 years .infact 3 voluntary roles and just applied for childline
Unless people try volunteering they wil never understand the benefits not only to others but themselves !
Do it today ... If you want I can send you a great link . Let me know |
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