Holidays are so bitter/sweet sometimes. So many wishes, hoping they come true, this resonates with me, Jo. I hope the bottom of my stocking has my beautiful gift of the holiday.

Here's wishing you a merry holiday season. You write really strongly, by the way.

I actually look forward to the comedy of the Holidays.

Since I'm clean and sober, I can sit back and watch the fun as my alcoholic and addicted relatives duke it out over stuff that happened way before most of us were even born.

Thanks rj.

James, it can become a fiasco at times during the holidays. makes me question my sanity. If I quit drinking before the holidays they would probably find me hidden somewhere in the woods behind the house. lol

I'm sorry things are going nuts for you. This is the time of the year that most people lose their minds. Sorry to hear things are so off. I know this is your holiday season. Hoping it gets better for you.

Joann, This is an emotionally vivid piece of writing. Between this and the prompt you recently did, I hope we hear more from you.

Hope too, that your Thanksgiving and Christmas weigh heavily on the merry side with nothing on the misery. -Percy

I don't do Thanks Giving, we call it Harvest Festival over here, I've never done Halloween either, heck I only had my first Christmas last year. But, what I know is how important your family are to you Jo, so I wish you Happy Holidays.

I can say your writing is emotional, thought provoking, and you have improved so much, you're a natural. We want more

Huge hugs as always Jo

I ran out of likes I owe ya

Here's a little Irish luck for a sweet Joann!

Ooooooooo, thankx Daddy. Know just what I need. lol