We Are One: For many it is already Christmas Eve...

We Are One: For many it is already Christmas Eve...
Excerpt: Love these gift ideas: posted by Sandy, Christmas gift suggestions:
"To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance. To a friend, your heart. To a customer, service. To all, charity. To every child, a good example. To yourself, respect." - Oren Arnold

This time of year is hard for many abuse survivors. The Christmas holiday seems to be high with expectations. Words like 'forgiveness', 'love', and 'peace' were often twisted beyond all recognition and used to manipulate and emotionally abuse already battered victims. The child was held responsible for the 'happiness' of the adult at the expense of the child. Tolerance was unheard of. Perfection demanded and drama was the name of the game....

What I don't like about Christmas....those that are in such a rush they will run you down if you don't watch out. The screaming fits because somebody didn't behave just how they thought they should and you better read their mind. The impatience and frustration over the littlest thing not being perfect. Sticking to a miserable tradition because 'that is the way it was always done'. Faking feelings...faking greetings...faking hugging that isn't real. A person that didn't speak to me all year expects a gift and a hug. Are you kidding me? So gentle readers, I have had a lot to overcome to learn to love Christmas.