Danita,

I think Christmas is harder than all the other days because we believe that the magic is going to happen. Scrouge is going to become generous and loving and all our relationships will heal and be wonderful. Or at least that's why I believe Christmas is harder.

I just spent last evening and this morning with my daughters and their families and my ex-husband. We've been divorced longer than we were married and have only been sharing Christmas with the girls the last 4 years. It is a special time for all of us now...but I remember that Christmas when we were in the midst of the divorce...it was so painful...I too wished to just skip it and wake up in the New Year.

You have the prayers and support of all your boomer friends here. And to all a good night.