anger is part of grieving pirate, I promise it gets better 

^ for Pirate

And another massive one for the other FM's who have lost their mothers this year

Of course we can ....and I'm really not gonna get drawn on this but ........it's all OK and good with everyone if you're in the majority. If you're in the minority and dare say something very similar to whats being freely bandied about but in relation to the forum fave you get called everything under the sun and there are flounces and all sorts.

Anyway I won't get started but honest to God - I am never rude - simply on occasions express an alternative (unacceptable) opinion.

Oh, ok. Having said that Sooz, you just need to walk away and come back at a later date if someone doesn't agree with you  

How many times have I said I don't like CBB or BB and people have had a go at me?   

I've just made myself scarce for a while and came back 

and me  

i keep thinking about my Mom

she was dying and her eye 'died'

it was all glassey

i told her i was sorted and happy

she took a big deep breathe and died

my mind is going bonkers

i miss my Mom

Absolutely ..........I do the same myself. This year I'm not even gonna start though - I'll just steer clear. I seem to have odd taste in HM's

Pirate, I really think you need to talk to someone   We'll help you all we can on here but I think you need to see your doc to be put in touch with a grievance councillor 

It's only natural you miss your mam, it doesn't ever go away but I promise you the pain does subside a bit eventually. 

I've been there Pirate, held her hand and even tried to waken her when she died ,,its hard but it does ease, nearly three years on and I cope loads better and so will you 

i am going to lie under the christmas tree

and its a big ****er

i may jump out

merry new year

Okey doke    Please pop in and see us though, don't leave us altogether  

This!

^^^^ them 

Seeing as I did not get anything, I will not be returning anything.

I think you should all be grateful for the effort people have put in and try to enjoy what you received, after all it's the thought that counts. Surely Christmas is not about the 'stuff' you receive...

off to bed

nah off to settee

even my Mom didnt like my sister

thats the reason sis went bonkers

cos Mommy loved me

and hated sis

It's about everything, but if it makes someone's life happier by exchanging what I bought them, then that's fine with me  

Those ^^^^^^ 

Ironically my family seemed a bit upset that they never seem to have anything for me to open each year. Telling them I am fine with it does not seem to suffice. So I guess I am going to have to makes something up for net year 

Who's? 

so all that my vile sis did-

remember when i said she will throw our Moms clothes away?

she sold 'em on the market

made a fortune

not the point

she lied

You need to really stress your point if you feel that strongly about it then 

That's not on Pirate, but do what you need to as regards this   Live for yourself and your other half and kids at the minute and then maybe you'll be clear on where you need to go next 

Remember.........there's more to life than money 

I'm going to opt for the easy life Sprout. I'll just stick down a couple of fragrance ideas and and ask for a tube of 'anusol' 

Oo-er! you can imagine the comments that'll get can't you? 

  That's the idea - introduce a bit of levity into the day.

or me 

Who came up with the name for that?!   

I'd love to know what my mum would make of Anusol .........she'd have a field day. We've had all sorts of names for the Olbas Oil .....it's been Oleman oil - Aliban - Olibob ..........she seems to have settled for Albatross .........at least I now know what she means

I have the same odd taste mother 

 what Pam said.

I too fall into that taste in HM's camp

Not as far as i know, but we all now know it's going to be on EC's list next year lol

No Joe, EC wanted one, but didn't get one............he's gonna ask for one again next year 

I didn't slag your post off I was ranting about the general  ungratefulness of people .. and pointing out there are a lot out there not so lucky.. I see it every year, people moaning about presents... I'm allowed to give my opinion about that.

 Xmas day is the anniversary of my mothers death.. so I understand the loss part and having lost all my family now I understand it even more.. however I still get incensed when I see people moaning about presents they got when they should think themselves lucky especially if they still have family around.. 

so unless the rules on the forum have changed that you can only post all kissy kissy stuff and not say if anything gets your goat, I will continue to post my thoughts as I see fit as and when a topic makes me feel strong enough to comment on it, either good or bad .. I thought that was what forums were for.. .maybe I am mistaken