Health, Christmas and Mental health: Festive spirit

Festive spirit

By HalmarkChannelHell - 27/11/2022 00:00

Today, I'm already dreading Christmas. Our mom insists on fairytale-like decorations that everyone else pays for and helps her make. We're exhausted. She's the only one who doesn't have a job, but if we don't help she spends the day crying in her room. FML

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By Grinch - 01/12/2021 17:01

Today, I already hate the holidays. My mom has been trying to be helpful, but has severe undiagnosed memory problems that our family ignores. They've also ignored all the house repairs, but have no problem consoling her while she cries how mean I am for missing her party, because I used my vacation time to fix the house. FML

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By Anonymous - 04/01/2014 21:31 - Ireland

Today, I've had my tenth "Christmas" dinner since Christmas last took place. My mum has gone nuts and keeps playing Christmas music, making these dinners, and refusing to let me take down the Christmas decorations. My dad is too whipped to save us from this hell. FML

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By Joey - 06/10/2012 05:57 - United States - Reno

Today, my mother was digging up our Halloween decorations, and found the Christmas decorations as well. She's shoddily decorated the house already in half-Halloween and half-Christmas style to save time. I guess we'll be celebrating Christmasween for the rest of the year. FML

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Xmas stress

By Anonymous - 25/11/2022 06:00 - Germany

Today, besides the fact that I hate Christmas since my parents divorced, my mom told me she can't come this year with my sister because of no money. We even offered to pay for their tickets, but she won't come because of the "last minute" stress. Fuck this year. FML

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By Anonymous - 08/12/2014 23:11 - United States - Falls Church

Today, my mother has issued a 'Christmas Ultimatum'. The rest of us have exactly 2 days to "get some Christmas around here" or we will feel her wrath. FML

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By brbkillingmyself - 08/08/2015 22:52 - United States

Today, in the second week of August, hell has come to earth; my mom has been playing Christmas music all afternoon and is already searching online for decorations. I hope she buys a length of rope to go with them, because I've already given up on life. FML

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Festive spirit

By Christmas'nt - 28/11/2022 22:00

Today, it's that time of year again: my mom has threatened to disown me if I celebrate Christmas in any way, shape, or form. Yes, she is an extreme bible thumper. No, she doesn't see what is wrong with her behavior, nor does she care. FML

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At last

By Anonymous - 04/02/2021 20:01

Today, on the third of February, my mom finally relented and let us take the Christmas decorations down. FML

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You deserved it 111

By John Nani - 25/12/2011 17:06 - United States

Today, it's Christmas Day. Normally, my family would be opening gifts right now. Instead, my mom is holding our gifts hostage until we clean the house. Apparently, "The presents aren't going anywhere." FML

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By NorwegianMadman - 22/12/2016 11:55

Today, nearly Christmas, my dad got mad because I don't have enough money for holiday festivities. I can't afford things because I haven't gotten my paycheck yet. I work for my dad. FML

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Sara Niemantsverdriet 12

Sunday 27 November 2022 0:47

"No" is an entire sentence. She's an adult, if she can't afford it herself then let her cry.

TwoBytesCarley 26

Sunday 27 November 2022 3:32

Yup. You are not responsible for her feelings. Don’t be a jerk about it but definitely stand your ground. If there are grandchildren, they can always help make decorations with grandma as a fun activity, but it’s not up to you to pay or make Christmas decorations for her.

Comments

Sara Niemantsverdriet 12

Sunday 27 November 2022 0:47

"No" is an entire sentence. She's an adult, if she can't afford it herself then let her cry.

TwoBytesCarley 26

Sunday 27 November 2022 3:32

Thaylok 17

Sunday 27 November 2022 2:26

Amazon and have her come to your house to make your part while she makes dinner for her grandchildren, who should be helping grandma make the things for extra special bonding time.

RichardPencil 30

Sunday 27 November 2022 3:45

Quit your current job and become an assistant elf for the next month. Worked out pretty well for Will Ferrell, I'll say.

Anderling 32

Sunday 27 November 2022 9:59

Honestly? Let her cry. Like don’t be a dick intentionally or anything, but you can’t, and shouldn’t, put your entire life on hold because your mom overshoots what she can physically do for decorations. Talk to her and set out your boundaries ahead of time.