I just wanted to write this for the VB people who may be sad or lonely at this time of year.
Last year my life sucked & I spent much of the day hanging out in an emergency room so as not to attempt suicide. It sucked.
5 years ago I tried to end my life Xmas eve & spent Xmas in a mental institution.

Fast forward to 2005: I am having a Tofurkey & vegan eggnog dinner at a vegan-friendly relative's home, with her & her dog, after working all morning at a job I love.
Tuesday my bf takes me home with him for a week of fun.

I am just writing this to say, life won't necessarily always suck, even if things are horrible right now.
The holidays seem to amplify feelings of abandonment & isolation, but there's always New Year's to start fresh, & there's always VB if you are lonely.
I recall being on here last Xmas & there were a few friendly souls around.

Suicides, family violence, substance abuse & hospital admissions really increase at this time of year.
Don't be afraid to reach out to hospitals or crisis centres if you have to.
They expect it.
Nothing to be ashamed of.

Most of all, I hope everybody on VB pulls through no matter how much things might suck.

:hug: That was really nice.

I'm used to it myself which makes ya numb or just disinterested in Xmas, but thanks anyways Organica :) and as crazy as it is to expect VB to harbour similiar ppl as me I'll hola anybody else like me anyway, that is lonely. :hi: :hamster: yay!!....well, I hope y'all find whatever you want accomplished in the new year peeps, you too Organica :) (etc)...

Very well put, Organica, thank you!

That was very nice Organica! I'm glad this holiday season is a whole lot better for you! And like VA said, hola to others, also!:)

Thanks Organica. That happened to me when I was 16. I am to the point where I have learned to love myself and not care about others and to be what I should be and not what people want me to be. I am amazingly fine this year. I am by myself but I don't mind it. I am at peace. Thanks for your post and thanks for thinking about us. :hug: