Difficult Christmas this year in more ways than one. I feel very hurt and disappointed by those who donât seem to care about the well-being of other people.
Worse still being pressured to lie about COVID at the risk of other peopleâs safety. Iâve learned I canât rely on other people to help us protect ourselves. I still canât wrap my head around the manipulation.
Iâve tried to shake off these feelings as I want to enjoy Christmas with family, and I know there wasnât intentional malice, but I just canât. I donât think itâs too much to expect people to consider how their actions affect others.
Iâm not feeling the festive goodwill this season - if anything I am feeling gaslit and shamed for trying to protect those around me - and Iâll be glad when this holiday is over. I wonât compromise on trying to keep my loved ones safe. Hereâs hoping 2023 brings us all some much needed reflection and a return to whatâs most important.
Posted on 26 Dec 2022