“Dr Sue Armstrong Brown, chief executive of Adoption UK, said that children with experiences of neglect or abuse can find that the Christmas themes of belonging, generosity and togetherness trigger their past trauma all over again.
“Also, the all-pervasive mantra of being nice rather than naughty as a guarantee of good things just erodes the already shattered self-esteem of children, who believe they are unworthy of love because they didn’t receive wholesome love in their early years.”
Had brunch and exchanged gifts with Cindy and Cathy on Saturday at Crabapple’s. Stopped at the Beanstalk for cider donuts for Ron.
Spotted slippers on sale for half price at Pottery Barn yesterday. Wanted to get some for Ron – his are falling apart – and wasn’t sure of the size, so got two pair. I asked him to try them on so I could return the second pair today, before the post-Christmas rush.
Brought 5 Asiago bagels and cream cheese to Edgewater this morning. Loaded up the truck with Peter’s help, went to the transfer station and realized that I’d forgotten the Christmas gifts for the workers, so did a second trip.
Saw Joe at Stop & Shop, got caught up on his news.
Connie brought over some baked goods.
On Christmas Eve, watched the new season of Peaky Blinders and scarfed down brie en croute.
We are still dragging. This cold/flu has slammed a lot of people, especially in northeastern and southeastern Mass.