Christmas is not “merry” for everyone. I have memories of my momma crying & being depressed during this time of the year. Being poor and trying to make it happen for family is hard as hell. To my struggling sistas and brothas: never give up. I see you, you’re doing your best. - ThreadSky

ninaturner.bsky.social • 64 days ago

Christmas is not “merry” for everyone.

I have memories of my momma crying & being depressed during this time of the year. Being poor and trying to make it happen for family is hard as hell.

To my struggling sistas and brothas: never give up. I see you, you’re doing your best.

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banksyfella.bsky.social•64 days ago

Thoughts:

The Little Match Girl is the saddest “Christmas” story EVER.

There is no happy ending.

There is only pain and suffering and then death.

Lighting those matches kept that girl alive.

Similar sad stories happen every Christmas - but for real.

Let’s light some matches in 2025.

irish-norgie.bsky.social•64 days ago

🙏🙏🙏

disinfowarrior.bsky.social•64 days ago

You're a globalist but good message

pocomoon.bsky.social•64 days ago

Amen

ayamisart.bsky.social•64 days ago

And to my trans, queer, indigenous, or otherwise marginalized brothas and sistas, for whom Christmas is a reminder of the white Christian status quo - you are seen! Allies, please hold space for those who are absent or silent at the holiday table. ❤️

dragonmeema.bsky.social•63 days ago

There were many years as a single mom of four who did not receive child support (dv escapee in hiding) that I was lucky to have been able to scrape together $25-$100 for Christmas. I cried often but luckily my kids still loved their gifts and have fond memories of broke Christmases past.

tonyoallie.bsky.social•64 days ago

I've been there and still understand the money struggle. We need a better country for everyone so when this time of year comes around. It can be enjoyed by everyone.

saneinlefty.bsky.social•64 days ago

working in the service industry during the holidays makes it an extremely stressful time, because the people who have holiday time off crowd the business, and while plenty are courteous, there are enough who aren't, that it can get pretty rough. And it makes what little time you get off less relaxed

fuck-dt.bsky.social•64 days ago

Thank you for posting this. I understand. Even if you make it out of the bad times to "normal holiday's" with family and friends, it's very difficult to not forget. ❤️✌️

politichick.bsky.social•63 days ago

And the same to your family

naazir.bsky.social•64 days ago

❤️

albbelt.bsky.social•64 days ago

Thanks Nina.

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