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Christmas Dread

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Comment from karenina
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It is horrible that childhood trauma haunts us all of our lives. At some point we must realize that what happened was not our fault -- and the blame, regret, and sadness ought to land upon the shoulders of the perpetrator. Ah, but our inner child always remembers...and far from being sad, this is brave! Your truth reminds us that we must not project false expectations on others who may not be "bright and jolly"--we have not walked in their shoes. We must meet them where they are and accept them without judgment or question.

If you reach out to lend an ear to someone who seems to need it, this will be a gift to both of you! This poem is the beginning of that process...

You deserve to reclaim the happiness stolen from you!

Karenina


 Comment Written 20-Dec-2024


reply by the author on 20-Dec-2024
    Thank you dear Karenina you are the best and I enjoyed reading this review.

    Like I said on the other post I have heard some stories from other FS peeps that have had similar or worse happen to them. I listen to them and let them take the What is they fell is a burden off of their shoulders. We are all here to support each.

    Love you lots my friend

    Cecilia
reply by karenina on 20-Dec-2024
    And this is one of many things that make FanStory so special!
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2024
    I agree
Comment from Brenda Strauser
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Cecilia, I'm sorry to hear about the trauma you went through. The poem is well written. I can feel the sadness in your words. I don't like christmas either. It wasn't a happy time either for me. Hopefully, the next christmas will be better.

 Comment Written 18-Dec-2024


reply by the author on 18-Dec-2024
    Brenda,

    Thank you for the kind review. I am sorry that you don't like Christmas either. For me some years are better than others. This just happens to be a bad year. Just a few more days and we can get over the ickyness of it all.

    Cecilia
Comment from Marilyn Hamilton
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It's brave of you to put your feelings into a poem like this. Very raw and personal. So many people deal with trauma during the holiday season while the rest of us blindly escape into the gifts and food. Take time to look around and be aware of those who struggle during this time. Thanks for sharing. Wishing you a peaceful Christmas.

 Comment Written 18-Dec-2024


reply by the author on 18-Dec-2024
    Thank you for the wonderful review. I know there are people who are worse of than other.


    I praise God for everything he has done for me.

    Cecilia
Comment from Shanbreen
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Cecilia, this is such a sad poem. I am sorry you had to go through such horrible times and that too during Christmas --- a time for joy and fun. Hopefully, time will take its toll and make better memories for you.

 Comment Written 17-Dec-2024


reply by the author on 17-Dec-2024
    Thank you for the wonderful review. I appreciate it. I have a short essay I wrote called Christmas Woes. It's explains the event for the issue have with Christmas.

    Cecilia
Comment from Tim Margetts
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Sending hugs, Cecilia.
Your story is raw and brave and terrible and also hopeful.
This poem is not depressing, it is honest and brutal and so effective.
I thanks you for sharing and once again,
My love and hugs. Roll on Jan 1st
Tim xxx

 Comment Written 17-Dec-2024


reply by the author on 17-Dec-2024
    Tim,

    Thank you for the wonderful review. I am getting ready to post an essay of my messed up Christmas Eve.

    Cecilia
Comment from l.raven
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Hi Cecilia, I am so sorry Christmas is so
traumatic for you my sweet friend...I hope
and pray the day will come it won't be so painful
for you...that God will touch and heal the pain in
your heart...In Jesus Name...God Bless you my
wonderful friend...

though your poem is sad...your poem is very well
written...and your picture speaks for itself...love you...Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 17-Dec-2024


reply by the author on 17-Dec-2024
    Linda,

    Thank you for the wonderful review. Some years are better than others. This is not a good year. I just take one day at a time that's all I can do.
    Thank you for the 6 starts I appreaciate you dear friend.

    Cecilia
reply by l.raven on 17-Dec-2024
    it's one day at a time my wonderful
    friend...and you sweet girl are so very welcome...love you...xxoo 🤗🤗❤️❤️🙏🌼
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2024
    love you too
reply by l.raven on 17-Dec-2024
    smiling big...xxoo 😁😁😁
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2024
    Linda me too. hugs
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
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This is a sad poem that Christmas haunts you with bad memories. It isn't especially my favorite time of the year but believing in the true purpose of Christmas as the birth of Jesus, our Savior, has made it more bearable and actually joyous. My faith is what I cling to, although it will be harder this year as our grandson, who we raised, committed suicide April 27. If only we could have gotten to him . . . If only . . .

 Comment Written 17-Dec-2024


reply by the author on 17-Dec-2024
    Thank you for the wonderful review. I am so sorry for your loss. I have a 26 year old who always talks about and I think one day he might just do it. I have encouraged him to get counseling and he is on antidepressants, but he says they don't work. I don't know what is wrong with that generation.

    Cecilia
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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I feel really sad that you cannot enjoy Christmas because of your sorrowful memories of Christmases when you were a child Cecilia. Perhaps it is time to put the past behind you and embrace the joys at Christmas and not allow those memories to haunt you anymore. Your acrostic poem is very revealing, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 16-Dec-2024


reply by the author on 17-Dec-2024
    Thank you for the wonderful review. I have years that our better than others. This year in not a good one. I have had therapy to try and deal I am a survivor and warrior an I take one day at a time.

    Cecilia
Comment from Lana Marie
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Thank you for sharing your real raw emotions. So many people associate different times of the years because of their experiences and there's nothing wrong with that. All we can do is try our best to get through those "anniversary dates" and hope that each year that passes The feelings aren't as intense. I'm sorry you had to experience trauma on that day.

 Comment Written 16-Dec-2024


reply by the author on 16-Dec-2024
    Thank you for the wonderful review. It gets a little easier each year, but I hate when the holidays roll around, I am a survivor and a warrior because of this experience.

    Cecilia
Comment from LJbutterfly
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I was an early childhood teacher for thirteen year, and know that trauma can affect their whole life, especially if they don't have anyone to talk to about it. I'm sorry you had a horrible experience especially on a day for celebration. You expressed your feelings well in your poem.

 Comment Written 16-Dec-2024


reply by the author on 16-Dec-2024
    Thank you for your wonderful review. It was my mother's boyfriend who sexually assaulted me and the sad part my mother believe me. I was 10 yrs old.

    Cecilia