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It’s going to be frustrating for work , the families won’t be able to come and see them over the festive and we won’t be able to have them all in on one day on Christmas Day .
Sometimes all you need is one person to believe in you , for you to begin to believe in yourself.
I’m just waiting to see if Scotland follows, it doesn’t really affect me as we never have a big gathering at Christmas and we’re only seeing one other household anyway but I feel so sad for the people it does have an impact on, so many people were relying on this relaxation of rules to improve their mental health.
“Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
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GreenTea☕🌻☕MidlandsCommunity ChampionPosts: 12,938Born on Earth, Raised by The Mix
Spending Christmas alone now. The one thing holding me together..taken away just like that.
Sending big hugs to you @GreenTea, you won’t be alone in the way that you feel I can imagine this was what many people were holding onto.
“Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
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LaineFruit loopGone for gooDeactivatedPosts: 2,762
Definitely a sting for some, I kind of agree with the 5 day thing being reduced to 1 I always thought it should be Christmas and boxing day 5 days was quite some time. Like Covid was just being paused. Its Annoying for sure he really should have said this sooner. They waited days knowing the new strain was out there. I think the promise of 5 whole days was a bad idea getting peoples hopes up.
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"This is my family. I found it, all on my own. It's little, and Broken, but still good. Yeah. Still good." ~ Stitch
"Lately, I've been struggling with all the simple things in my life" ~ Cian Ducrot
"I don't know if it's because my heart hurts or I'm insecure" ~ Juice Wrld
Sending huge hugs to everyone who might have to change their plans now xx
The steps you take don’t need to be big, they just need to take you in the right direction.
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Anch0r33Obnoxiously Large AnchorSomewhere in the sea 🌊Community ChampionPosts: 1,188Wise Owl
I mean tbf knew it was gonna happen, but being told by my family that I can visit them to yesterday being told I can't and then 20 minutes later deciding I can.
Now they won't have me again. Constant fucking with how I feel and acting like they can't do anything about it.
It's a real shame for people who cannot spend Christmas with anyone this year and it seems that this decision was left a little too late.
Sending my best to everyone who cannot have their Christmas ❤️😔
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ZenLiving the Zen life 🧘🏼♀️Posts: 1,991Extreme Poster
My areas in the new tier 4 now so I cant see my family on Christmas at all because we can't mix households, not even outdoors. The police have been pulling people over asking why they're travelling so my anxiety is through the roof 🙃
Alis propriis volat
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LaineFruit loopGone for gooDeactivatedPosts: 2,762
Virtual hugs! I know this tough You have. A reason when you're going back to uni so try not to sweat it x
🌈Positive thoughts🌈
"This is my family. I found it, all on my own. It's little, and Broken, but still good. Yeah. Still good." ~ Stitch
"Lately, I've been struggling with all the simple things in my life" ~ Cian Ducrot
"I don't know if it's because my heart hurts or I'm insecure" ~ Juice Wrld
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*BananaMonkey*Lyrical PosterPosts: 5,435Part of The Furniture
Sending hugs to all those who need them
We are all here for you
" And everywhere I am, there you'll be, your love made me make it through, oh I owe so much to you " " So I say thank you for the music, the songs I'm singing, thanks for all the joy they're bringing, who can live without it, I ask in all honestly what would life be? Without a song or a dance, what are we? So I say thank you for the music, for giving it to me " '' It's a beautiful day and I can't stop myself from smiling "
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SiobhanPosts: 14,442Born on Earth, Raised by The Mix
My sister said she is still coming for Christmas and said she is dropping off a present if she gets pulled over
Anyway I’m not that bothered by it. Need a break from work
“ i think that deep down you still think life is worth living. It’s no where near over for you. You’re in pain. The thing you lost, Is the same thing that can stop that pain”
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GreenTea☕🌻☕MidlandsCommunity ChampionPosts: 12,938Born on Earth, Raised by The Mix
People are being fined on the spot at London train stations for trying to leave 🙃 urghhhh. Sucks I won't see my brother for even longer now
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DancerBog Off Justine!Community ChampionPosts: 6,451Master Poster
It isn't really going to impact me with Christmas because my family weren't having anyone come over but I know that it is going to ruin the plans of a lot of other people.
I'm a fruit loop. 🍊➰
There's a part of me I can't get back. A little girl grew up too fast. All it took was once. I'll never be the same.
Virtual hugs, everyone! Whilst I'm gutted I won't be able to see my sister this year, I am also sort of relieved I don't have to make the decision about going or not; whatever I would decide would have left me with so much anxiety!
I hope everyone is ok, all of the feelings expressed throughout this thread are very understandable. It is not easy having plans/routines/hopes chopped and changed so regularly and seemingly arbitrarily.
Not getting back home to Scotland (from London) to see family and friends has taken a bit of time for me to process having only been back once briefly since last Christmas. However having support (even virtually) via this community and elsewhere still makes me and hopefully others feel connected.
Do keep reaching out and speaking about what is on your mind if you can - there is always support available.
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So sorry @GreenTea
🌈Positive thoughts🌈
"This is my family. I found it, all on my own.It's little, and Broken, but still good. Yeah. Still good." ~ Stitch
"Lately, I've been struggling with all the simple things in my life" ~ Cian Ducrot
"I don't know if it's because my heart hurts or I'm insecure" ~ Juice Wrld
Now they won't have me again. Constant fucking with how I feel and acting like they can't do anything about it.
(_) | ()---|---() | | __ | __ |\ /^\ /| '..-' '-..' `-._ _.-` `It's a real shame for people who cannot spend Christmas with anyone this year and it seems that this decision was left a little too late.
Sending my best to everyone who cannot have their Christmas ❤️😔
🌈Positive thoughts🌈
"This is my family. I found it, all on my own.It's little, and Broken, but still good. Yeah. Still good." ~ Stitch
"Lately, I've been struggling with all the simple things in my life" ~ Cian Ducrot
"I don't know if it's because my heart hurts or I'm insecure" ~ Juice Wrld
We are all here for you
" So I say thank you for the music, the songs I'm singing, thanks for all the joy they're bringing, who can live without it, I ask in all honestly what would life be? Without a song or a dance, what are we? So I say thank you for the music, for giving it to me "
'' It's a beautiful day and I can't stop myself from smiling "
There's a part of me I can't get back. A little girl grew up too fast. All it took was once. I'll never be the same.
How did everybody's Christmas Day go in the end?