It’s Easter or Passover, a time when families get together to celebrate their faith. If you’ re like me, on your own after a real long relationship, this holiday is completely different; it doesn’t play out like it has over the past couple of decades. There is a whole side of the family that’s missing! The kids might wonder how to do this; where do they go to be with their parents? Maybe your family is far away, but it wasn’t so bad because you had each other. This year you’re alone.

I could feel that tear coming up. I wasn’t going to do that again. So I texted a neighbor and grabbed a glass of wine and went out to the fire pit. On the way, another neighbor I new was alone opened his door - “Grab a drink and join us” - I said. I had gone to the store earlier and bought a few chocolate bunnies; I’m so used to buying these things for my family… I bought some anyway. It was awesome, I brought them out to the fire and shared with the neighbors. We ended up laughing and having a great time!

I guess what I’m trying to say is: don’t be alone if you don’t want to, go where there are people, do something kind, it makes you feel sooo good! It takes guts to not wallow in self-pity, but you can do it!!

Have a great week!

Michelle