Re: It's not great, but don't make it worse...
And so it comes, as expected. All of the people who, at Christmas, excluded me but added the promise "New Years!" have suddenly become too busy or the like to include me at New Years, either.
I know it's petty. I know it is. But loneliness is extra sharp this year, and ...
*sigh*
I know that after the new year, likely late January, these same people are going to reach out to me out of a feeling of guilt or obligation, and I'll be reminded once again: I'm good enough to connect with. But not during the holidays. Those are for better people.