OMG, What happened to Kim's tags????
I wanted to tell you all somethingI didnt have a chance to get on here to tell you all ahead of time...BUT, I was invited to co-host todays WDW Tiki Room Morning Show on Sorcerer Radio.
We taped yesterday and it aired this morning...If any of you are Sorcerer Radio fans (and you really all should be
) my episode replays tonight @ 7PM EST!
With all her health problems this Fall, it's made this a very difficult holiday season, so I'm definitely looking forward to getting away.
Elin,
That was a beautiful story it brought tears to my eyes.
Christmas has been pretty melancholy for us. My partner was raised by psychopaths. Her mother was a complete nut job and her father was just a real piece of work. Her mother really should have followed those instincts she had, and taken the three year old and ran, but folks just didn't do things like that in those days. As a result, many years of therapy have turned Fran into a wonderful person, but she has never enjoyed Christmas. Their family never celebrated it, in fact her father became meaner and drunker at the holidays, so she never really has enjoyed it as much as I have tried to make happy memories.
A few years ago my sister and her family moved away from my parents area to Seattle. Because of Fran's RA, she can't visit such cold climates in Winter as her joints freeze up and she can't move. Now we split the holidays between my sister with my parents. The one who gets them at Thanksgiving is alone on Christmas. This will be our second Christmas since Fran's parents are both gone and we're planning on going to Las Vegas, we're at Disneyland on NYE. I'm hoping that we can start making some happy memories.
Earlier this week she broke down in tears about how much she hates Christmas because it reminds her that her family was so dysfunctional and she's never had any friends to spend it with make it fun.
I wanted to tell you all something
Elin,
That was a beautiful story it brought tears to my eyes.
Christmas has been pretty melancholy for us. My partner was raised by psychopaths. Her mother was a complete nut job and her father was just a real piece of work. Her mother really should have followed those instincts she had, and taken the three year old and ran, but folks just didn't do things like that in those days. As a result, many years of therapy have turned Fran into a wonderful person, but she has never enjoyed Christmas. Their family never celebrated it, in fact her father became meaner and drunker at the holidays, so she never really has enjoyed it as much as I have tried to make happy memories.
A few years ago my sister and her family moved away from my parents area to Seattle. Because of Fran's RA, she can't visit such cold climates in Winter as her joints freeze up and she can't move. Now we split the holidays between my sister with my parents. The one who gets them at Thanksgiving is alone on Christmas. This will be our second Christmas since Fran's parents are both gone and we're planning on going to Las Vegas, we're at Disneyland on NYE. I'm hoping that we can start making some happy memories.
Earlier this week she broke down in tears about how much she hates Christmas because it reminds her that her family was so dysfunctional and she's never had any friends to spend it with make it fun.
I too grew up with a functioning alcoholic father. He was not mean drunk until I hit my mid teens. I am grateful for that. He actually gave me a solid foundation. My mother on the other hand has a raging personality disorder and has never sought the correct treatment. I have since grieved what *wasn't* meant to be. Both though still alive. My hubby has watched the holidays become very meaningful to me especially since having children. I made myself many promises during the heart my cathartic phase, not to imply one's journey in mental health is ever really complete, and one was to find a way to make the holidays really special for us. 
DH has been so supportive of this for the 18 years we've been together. You don't need the ins and outs but we've created our own traditions (like Jews who have the brightest biggest tree ever 
) and I feel very blessed. 
Enjoy your get away!
My itchy is bouncing again but it wasn't last night. Maybe tags don't bounce on a Mac?
Happy Friday!
The only way I stayed strong was the thought of where I'm headed today!! 
Good Morning Js & Ks!
Sorry I wasn't around much yesterday. It was one of those days!!
Beautiful and inspiring stories you all are sharing.
Happy weekend everyone!
Good morning, Js & Ks!
Happy travels, Laura! Hope Tori did well with her exams and all is set!!!!! Hug Diana for me, please.
morning my friend.
Happy Saturday. Heading to a bar mitzvah soon and then baking and decorating Christmas cookies with the kids. Can you say multi-cultural? 
