Do You Hate the Holidays?
Dark Depression and the Holiday Season
I hate the holidays. There I said it. I hate them for myself and for many others for whom this time of the year brings the worst depression. While most of the people are complaining about the traffic, or “If I have to go to one more Christmas party!”, there those who spend holiday season alone.
No parties to attend. No gifts to buy. No holiday table filled with food or family.
The Shift
There were two significant life events which caused a seismic shift to the future of the holiday season.
The first from my divorce in 2017 caused by my public admission that I am gay. The entire immediate family, extended family and myself experienced a cascade of emotions. There are no winners in a divorce.
I am not looking for sympathy as I counted the cost and understood the consequences of my admission. I also am aware there are many family members and former friends who would say I am “getting what I deserve.”
Don’t view this article as some flimsy attempt to garnish…
