‘Tis the Season to be Lonely

Today is a day of happiness and joy. Unfortunately, today comes with high expectations for most of us. It is Christmas. It’s supposed to be one of the best, if not the best day of the year. But what happens when it fails to be the most wonderful day of the year? What happens when it ends up being another lonely day away from friends? The best day of the year is quickly turned into a familiar day alone.

For those of you who can relate to this Christmas story, you are not alone. The sorrow that this day brings you is nothing foreign to most of us. I truly hope your day was fantastic, but this is no perfect world. In reality, some of you had crappy days. The magic of Christmas was lost for you somewhere in your empty heart. But that doesn’t mean your heart must stay empty.

You are loved. No matter what went wrong this year. No matter if you lost a loved one to death. No matter if your best friend moved away. No matter what. You are loved and should never have to be alone in this world. It is a cruel world, but it is a cruel world that can be faced with others.

The new year is just around the corner. It’s a time of rebirth and change. Now is the chance to make next year the year that this year should’ve been. You can’t control what other people around you do. You can’t prevent their poor choices. But you can control your outlook on life. Set your mind to making next year the best yet. You don’t have to be alone. You shouldn’t have to be alone. People love you and care. Sometimes you just have to look to find those people.

I hope this coming year brings a year full of happiness and love that outweighs the pain and suffering.

You are never alone.

Yours Truly,