anyone else not like the holidays? im ready to go to bed

[Buckalew]

Originally posted by imgoingtodisney
I wish it was just the post trip letdown. However, MIL hasnt spoken to me since Feb. My DHs side is getting together to celebrate Christmas Dec 28th and I wont be there. So there is more to my non-Christmasy feelings than the trip.

That is a long time for her not to speak to you. Have you all tried to make amends? If you have tried and tried more than once, then the ball is in her court. Is your DH going to his side of the family's get together w/o you? If so, I think there are more than just MIL issues to deal with. Things need to be worked out now before it snowballs so much that no one can even remember what the initial problem was. That would mean that Christmas wouldn't happen until both sides have sat down and talked about it. Otherwise, MHO is that he should stay home with you.

I am sorry you are going through this. Family issues can be so difficult.

 

[Briar Rose 7457]

{hugs} I read in the other thread that your MIL is not well. I know this must be a trying time for the family. not that I'd wish illness on anyone, but perhaps the illness will help people in your family refocus on their relationships.

 

[pollyanna]

That's so sad. My MIL and I are best buddies,in fact I can confide more with her than my Mom.

And your son must be confused as to why Mom doesn't attend his Dad's family get-to-gether. Extend that olive branch,,,even if you feel you are the one "in the right".

 

[CookieGVB]

I think I remember you saying that you were the only person not forgiven, and that you tried to call, but the phone was hung up on you. That's too bad, but maybe you could try and send a note, some flowers, etc.

Good luck to you. Whatever happens, I hope you pull it together and put on a happy face for your son, since he is who your focus should be on for the holidays!

 

[Miss Jasmine]

I know that IGTD posts a lot on here about "problems" she is having. I bet there is even more REAL ones that she is not posting about. Just a feeling I get from her posts.

{{{HUGS}}} I hope you feel better and can get in the Christmasy mood. Doing something that is not focused on you is a great help, like someone else said about volunteering.

Only you can make you happy. Hang in there.