Am I the only one that cries this much during the holidays?

TrixieCat
TrixieCat Posts: 5,756
edited November 2008 in All Encompassing Trip
:(
Everything sets me off.
I don't spend much time in the shops as I get so sad seeing people running around, overspending, pushing, shoving.
I always think of how many kids won't have anything under their tree because there is no money. :(
And then there are those commercials on the tv...I just saw one from Iams, the petfood. It has this woman that just adopted a dog and she is trying to teach him how to play fetch and he just doesn't get it. She gives up and lays on the floor. Then you see the dog come over and put the ball on the floor next to her.
That breaks my heart too because there are so many animals out there without homes. :(
People can't afford to pay the oil bill to heat their home and people are trampling a man to death at the local store.
:(
If you see me this season, please wave, say hello, maybe give me a hug.
Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
And I don't feel right when you're gone away
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  • urbanhippie
    urbanhippie Posts: 3,007
    {{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}

    You're not alone Trixie. I cry watching the news sometimes :(
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  • CROJAM95
    CROJAM95 NEW YORK Posts: 11,142
    Aww dont fret...this year sux for me cause its bringin back memories of my father who we lost last year around this time...yesterday was awkward at times
  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 45,076
    TrixieCat wrote:
    :(
    Everything sets me off.
    I don't spend much time in the shops as I get so sad seeing people running around, overspending, pushing, shoving.
    I always think of how many kids won't have anything under their tree because there is no money. :(
    And then there are those commercials on the tv...I just saw one from Iams, the petfood. It has this woman that just adopted a dog and she is trying to teach him how to play fetch and he just doesn't get it. She gives up and lays on the floor. Then you see the dog come over and put the ball on the floor next to her.
    That breaks my heart too because there are so many animals out there without homes. :(
    People can't afford to pay the oil bill to heat their home and people are trampling a man to death at the local store.
    :(
    If you see me this season, please wave, say hello, maybe give me a hug.
    *waves* "I just want scream HELLO"!! Cyberbearhug comin your way.
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  • Heineken Helen
    Heineken Helen Posts: 18,095
    tbh for the most part, I find it amusing watching people turn into animals this time of the year. Pretty ironic... don't ya think? ;)

    It doesn't make me cry though! :o
    The Astoria??? Orgazmic!
    Verona??? it's all surmountable
    Dublin 23.08.06 "The beauty of Ireland, right there!"
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  • Rygar
    Rygar Posts: 8,712
    Heineken Helen wrote:
    tbh for the most part, I find it amusing watching people turn into animals this time of the year. Pretty ironic... don't ya think? ;)

    It doesn't make me cry though! :o
    Doesn't make me cry. Does make me want to lay a pounding on someone, though.
  • TrixieCat
    TrixieCat Posts: 5,756
    :)
    I don't want to bring up any sad memories for people...I am sorry crojam. :(
    Why don't people say hello to each other anymore? :o
    Or wave?
    I really do love the holidays.
    I just get overwhelmed by the feeling that so many go without or are without those they love.
    Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
    And I don't feel right when you're gone away
  • josevolution
    josevolution Posts: 32,028
    Hey a big hug to you yeah i've been thinking about my mother in law who we lost last yr in Dec i hope you feel better :) ..
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  • Heineken Helen
    Heineken Helen Posts: 18,095
    Rygar wrote:
    Doesn't make me cry. Does make me want to lay a pounding on someone, though.
    The odd time... for the most part I just observe... overwhelmed and wondering what the fuck's wrong with everyone :D

    Humanity goes out the window when it comes to Christmas shopping.
    The Astoria??? Orgazmic!
    Verona??? it's all surmountable
    Dublin 23.08.06 "The beauty of Ireland, right there!"
    Wembley? We all believe!
    Copenhagen?? your light made us stars
    Chicago 07? And love
    What a different life
    Had I not found this love with you
  • Rygar
    Rygar Posts: 8,712
    Heineken Helen wrote:
    The odd time... for the most part I just observe... overwhelmed and wondering what the fuck's wrong with everyone :D

    Humanity goes out the window when it comes to Christmas shopping, sports events, concerts, traffic jams, courtesy, manners, selflessness, etc.
    Fixed your post ;)
  • norm
    norm Posts: 31,146
    well last week i sent you a hug and it made you sadder so i'll try again....:o


    {{{HUGS}}}


    i know what you're saying, though.....i can't get that walmart worker that was killed this morning out of my mind....why have people's priorities become so far out of whack?
  • urbanhippie
    urbanhippie Posts: 3,007
    Last Christmas was the worst time ever for me and my kids. It was the single most miserable time I can ever remember in my life. I viewed most of it through a haze of alcohol and/or tears.

    A lot's changed since then, and things can only get better, right? :)
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  • share
    share Posts: 551
    I would like to offer my lap to you so that you may find comfort, joy
    and a little bit of human decency this Christmaka.

    Love,

    Santa.
    we're all sentient snowflakes
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  • CROJAM95
    CROJAM95 NEW YORK Posts: 11,142
    TrixieCat wrote:
    :)
    I don't want to bring up any sad memories for people...I am sorry crojam. :(
    Why don't people say hello to each other anymore? :o
    Or wave?
    I really do love the holidays.
    I just get overwhelmed by the feeling that so many go without or are without those they love.


    I understand what u mean.I think when your a kid its hard to see the ugly side of the holidays...when you grow up its hard not to notice it


    Happy Holidays Trix
  • chiquimonkey
    chiquimonkey Posts: 9,337
    i know what you mean, it can be quite a challenge to keep faith in humanity, not just at the holidays but all year round. but yes seeing people getting caught up in consumerism and acting like savages during the holidays is particularly disheartening.

    that's the main reason i try to do all my shopping online or at local small shops, i can't stand the feeling at the malls....it's like how i feel at a casino, that air of desperation or something. i want the holidays to be what i make it for myself, let the freaks fuck it up for themselves.

    it's a tricky thing, staying empathetic to people, keeping perspective that there *are* good people out there, and yet not have complete contempt for humanity, all at the same time.

    so keep your chin up girl, and a big hug for you :)
  • harmless_little_f***
    harmless_little_f*** Posts: 8,005
    You're not the only one. I've been crying at the drop of a hat all year... and the end of last.

    I really miss that fucking hat. :o
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  • Rygar
    Rygar Posts: 8,712
    urbanhippie wrote:

    A lot's changed since then, and things can only get better, right? :)
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  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 98,241
    TrixieCat wrote:
    If you see me this season, please wave, say hello, maybe give me a hug.

    *sends an omega hug all the way from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada!

    You're not alone. I'm a very senstive person. I cry alot too. Stuff that hurts, stuff that get's me pretty emotional. It's tough. I'm 30, I know. But that's who I am. I get sad alot on stuff like this. Like i've been in tears loosing a friend I would die for to talk to again. But that won't happen ever again. :(

    I've been saving up this holiday season to help kids on the street, hot meals for the soup kitchen, help animal shelter etc.. I donate & help out charities the whole year around, but this time of season, is where things get intense. People spending money, money, money on themselves. Just a few pockets of change, could be sweet to pass down to those kids standing in the cold next the shopping stores looking for help. pass down a can or hot fresh meal. it's feels good in your heart to help other's out.

    I might of fucked up many times in my life, but I know where my heart is. And nobody can take that away from me. I'll keep fighting & fighting to get better, just it's gonna take more time.

    Happy Holidays TrixieCat! :)
  • TrixieCat
    TrixieCat Posts: 5,756
    CROJAM95 wrote:
    I understand what u mean.I think when your a kid its hard to see the ugly side of the holidays...when you grow up its hard not to notice it


    Happy Holidays Trix
    Thank you. :)
    Same to you.
    :)

    chiqui's etsy shop is where I will be doing some shopping.
    Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
    And I don't feel right when you're gone away
  • TrixieCat
    TrixieCat Posts: 5,756
    demetrios wrote:
    *sends an omega hug all the way from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada!

    You're not alone. I'm a very senstive person. I cry alot too. Stuff that hurts, stuff that get's me pretty emotional. It's tough. I'm 30, I know. But that's who I am. I get sad alot on stuff like this. Like i've been in tears loosing a friend I would die for to talk to again. But that won't happen ever again. :(

    I've been saving up this holiday season to help kids on the street, hot meals for the soup kitchen, help animal shelter etc.. I donate & help out charities the whole year around, but this time of season, is where things get intense. People spending money, money, money on themselves. Just a few pockets of change, could be sweet to pass down to those kids standing in the cold next the shopping stores looking for help. pass down a can or hot fresh meal. it's feels good in your heart to help other's out.

    I might of fucked up many times in my life, but I know where my heart is. And nobody can take that away from me. I'll keep fighting & fighting to get better, just it's gonna take more time.

    Happy Holidays TrixieCat! :)
    I think you have a wonderful attitude.
    Happy Holidays to you too!
    :)
    There is a Japanese steak house/sushi joint in downtown Halifax, right on the waterfront that is really lovely.
    Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
    And I don't feel right when you're gone away
  • Bathgate66
    Bathgate66 Posts: 15,813
    i think emotional turmoil is more prevalent around holidays time, for sure.
    For the ones who had a notion, a notion deep inside
    That it ain't no sin to be glad you're alive
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