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December 23, 2020

Why is everyone smiling? An ode to depression.

It’s the worst time of year for the marginally depressed.

 

The Christmas photos of families in their perfectly planned out color-coordinated outfits. 

 

Their glued on plastic smiles.

 

The social media feed with #gratitude and #family

 

If you are so lucky you will receive a Christmas letter outlining all of the wonderful things that have happened in this family’s life and if things aren’t going so perfect, maybe they will skip the letter-screw being vulnerable and true.

 

The snow-filled frolicking, the gift opening.

#blessed #barf

 

Do me a favor and save it for next year. 

 

This year I am having a pity party for one.

 

I am not interested in joining in your festivities.

 

I would rather rot in my misery.

 

Jesus, take the wheel. 

 

I can’t do this on my own.

 

You are my only saving grace.

 

#Christmastimeblows

 

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