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Have some fun! Crackhead? What Crackhead? Treat yourself to a night on the town. Don’t let anyone make you feel bad or guilty! Make a fire in the fireplace, turn the Christmas tree lights on, eat something decadent…why? You deserve it! Life is so precious, let’s not all waste it. It is the holidays, take time to appreciate what we have, not what we don’t have.

Happy Holidays!

Gina

In 2003, the last Christmas with my wife (who was about to return to crack full time) I took my family from NYC to a ski resort in Vermont because I didn’t think she could get drugs there. My son and I had the time of our lives. We still talk about the fun we had skiing and the 12 inches of snow we got on the 26^th. Susan stayed exclusively in the hotel room, probably trying to figure out if she could get high off ski boot insulation.

We have a limited number of holidays in this life. Keep yourselves safe and enjoy them! You sure as hell can’t stop addicts from doing anything!

If you are going to give a gift, dont give your loved one,(CH), anything they can exchange or return for money. If you decide to give a gift, give a package deal to a spa or movie tickets or something of that nature. ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAY!!! Dont let the CH in your life make your special day "un-special."

Love and Peace.........Brad(4)

It has been 4 years (including this one) since I had a tree up or anything, as my ch is also my only child,

I got a new puppy,.....we are moving to different county unlisted number and all, so still no contact, we are only doing

stocking stuffers since the cost etc... but we indulge our pets........they are the babies that won't call in the middle of the night,

never have to bail em out, love you no matter what, and the worst drug you ever have to deal with is catnip..

We also made a pact with my brother who is going through his own rough times to make next Christmas one we as family

can have fun. We as adults, can have fun ...I still send out the $and cards to nieces nephews, etc.. but I will make

a Mega Pork Roast for us and the "new" babies, at least the furry ones fill up a lot of emptiness and ask for simple

things in return......

And, again, I have my moments and still, after the self flagellation try to continue on...

Peace and love to all...
Really....

For just one day ......

Lady..holding tight....no contact.....

If you miss your CH, simply hang a special ornament on the tree (near an angel) FOR THOSE LOST TO DRUGS. My son and I did this and it helped him to remember the person the CH WAS!.

Don't let your CH's self obsession ruin you expectations for a wonderful holiday season. Expect nothing and you won't be disappointed. See through the con, remembering it is all about them.

keep it simple, let go of the Holiday Hangups
don't set yourself up with high expectations
look for the humor in all situations
accept situations as they are - don't lose the joy of the moment wishing for the ideal (making that pie that flops with your daughter is more important than the perfect pie aahahah and you can still scoop out the good parts)

remember chs only see the Holiday Hustle
remember the objective is to have fun and enjoy those who are participating, so EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY!

just be thankful for what positive is in your life and enjoy your family. give a hug to someone, sometimes this means more than a million dollars would.