Post A2YoOWDYkPMSvxfi08 by albi@fosstodon.org
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(DIR) Post #A2YnXUrx1xzzP5HXTE by albi@fosstodon.org
2020-12-25T11:07:34Z
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Basicaly there are 3 types of #christmas people. Those who feel lonely, no matter whether alone or in a group of other people; those who pretend they are happy, because everyone is supposed to be happy, amirite? And those who really are merry and jolly even tho there are people suffering all around them. Step down to the underworld of your own mind and see which one of these suits you the most. Don't be afraid to be honest with your own self.
(DIR) Post #A2YnXV8c21KIEl4qRM by kev@fosstodon.org
2020-12-25T13:01:56Z
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@albi I’m not sure it’s that simple. For example, I really enjoy Christmas, being with the family etc., but I’m also happy on my own, in peace, in my own space.I’m sure there are many people who are alone and happy to have a peaceful day.It’s a scale, I think. Yes, there are people who are supremely happy at Christmas, others who are utterly depressed, and everything in between.
(DIR) Post #A2YoOWDYkPMSvxfi08 by albi@fosstodon.org
2020-12-25T13:11:05Z
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@kev My point is, the trully happy people are usually the ones not being swayed by others to act festively. The others are just hiding their true feelings. Usually unknowingly. And I'm saying that being one of the lucky few not having to act as a part of the sharade.
(DIR) Post #A2YoROtYQgiZ5kglAe by Orakel@freespeechextremist.com
2020-12-25T13:12:21.856378Z
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@albi I only care about my own people.
(DIR) Post #A2YqQjr9D7VRijNJaa by albi@fosstodon.org
2020-12-25T13:34:37Z
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@Orakel I thought as much by your pedicure toot from 2 days ago. :D But hey, everyone has their reasons. ;-)
(DIR) Post #A2ZQo8mUIsHy29ean2 by kev@fosstodon.org
2020-12-25T20:22:00Z
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@albi soooo people who are happy should act miserable for fear of forcing those that aren’t happy to act happy?What if...think about this for a second...someone wasn’t happy and was “forced” to act happy, but then came away later thinking ‘you know what, that was a pretty good time actually.’
(DIR) Post #A2eigmemEZFdvaXj84 by albi@fosstodon.org
2020-12-28T09:35:50Z
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@kev That's not the story of the people I volunteer to work with. Usually it's more like "I ended up shouting that I hate everything and crying" because they just can't handle the pretence anymore. I'm not forcing anyone to actively do anything, I'm just pissed about people forcing their customs on others because I see the direct harm.