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mr715

(2,601 posts) Wed Dec 24, 2025, 10:54 PM 5 hrs ago

Sometimes the holidays hurt.

Somewhat personal, but this year feels bad. Spent time with my buddy's family in FL, all conservative cubans except for the adults my age, who are more moderate. Very lonely feeling. Lot of bad stuff going on and not feeling a lot of joy. Sucks. And I really hope my degree works out.

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Sometimes the holidays hurt. (Original Post) mr715 5 hrs ago OP

I don't do holidays (not religious), so tonight is just Wednesday, and tomorrow is just Thursday for me. RedWhiteBlueIsRacist 5 hrs ago #1

I have never cared about holidays either Skittles 4 hrs ago #3

Just stay and hang out here. We are your kinfolk and you are among friends. Good luck on your degree Marie Marie 4 hrs ago #2

RedWhiteBlueIsRacist

(1,731 posts)

1. I don't do holidays (not religious), so tonight is just Wednesday, and tomorrow is just Thursday for me.

Reply to mr715 (Original post)

Wed Dec 24, 2025, 11:24 PM

5 hrs ago

Here's a quote by Jiddah Krishnamurti:

"Happiness is strange; it comes when you are not seeking it.”

cheers.

Skittles

(169,262 posts)

3. I have never cared about holidays either

Reply to RedWhiteBlueIsRacist (Reply #1)

Thu Dec 25, 2025, 12:09 AM

4 hrs ago

when I worked I always volunteered to work the holidays so someone else who wanted them off could do so

Marie Marie

(10,848 posts)

2. Just stay and hang out here. We are your kinfolk and you are among friends. Good luck on your degree