you are speaking to me, my family call me the grinch (secretly it really hurts my feelings) because over the years i have been burnt out and stressed myself into hating christmas. doing all the things to make it wonderful for everyone else has completely stolen my xmas cheer.
this post has made me feel much less alone, i feel seen and understood
Oh Kate!! I so understand (and I’m so pleased you found me - isn’t Brooke so lovely!!)
I’ve been shocked at just how much my festive-ness has dwindled over the last decade, I think it’s definitely a case of just being too swamped by ‘shoulds’ to feel Christmassy.
Here’s hoping we can both bring a little of it back this year ❤️
you are speaking to me, my family call me the grinch (secretly it really hurts my feelings) because over the years i have been burnt out and stressed myself into hating christmas. doing all the things to make it wonderful for everyone else has completely stolen my xmas cheer.
this post has made me feel much less alone, i feel seen and understood
thankyou
ps i found my way here from Brooke's substack and your guest post
Oh Kate!! I so understand (and I’m so pleased you found me - isn’t Brooke so lovely!!)
I’ve been shocked at just how much my festive-ness has dwindled over the last decade, I think it’s definitely a case of just being too swamped by ‘shoulds’ to feel Christmassy.
Here’s hoping we can both bring a little of it back this year ❤️
Sounds like a great plan. I just bought all my family activities to do together as family. No stuff this year. Well maybe a plant or 10..... 😂
Ah what a lovely idea!! Things to do together sounds soo much better than more stuff!!
I enjoyed this article! Look forward to your December posts. We will make it to 25 Dec one way or another 😅☺️
thanks Julia!! haha yes, we'll get there!! and then the bliss of boxing day, with nothing to do and a fridge full of leftovers!