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			<title>YouLookFab Forum &#187; Topic: I&#039;m not a grinch despite how I feel</title>
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				<title>Carla on "I&#039;m not a grinch despite how I feel"</title>
				<link>https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-not-a-grinch#post-2346786</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 10 Dec 2023 00:15:20 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>Carla</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;Sounds like a good plan. &#038;nbsp;See you in the new year.
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				<title>slim cat on "I&#039;m not a grinch despite how I feel"</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2023 17:40:46 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;My retail work makes Holidays very stressful - this year even more so. Close friend of my daughter is especially effected by past sad events and doesn't even want to celebrate anything during this time. The sadness is there too - It's often difficult to be always smiling and optimistic at my job and at home - so I know how you feel.&#038;nbsp;&#060;br /&#062;The warm and sunny place to travel &#038;nbsp;sounds like a great idea - take care of yourself - body and soul.
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				<title>kkards on "I&#039;m not a grinch despite how I feel"</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2023 11:49:17 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;Nuancedream, wishing you the best and looking forward to seeing you again in the new year.&#038;nbsp;
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				<title>judy on "I&#039;m not a grinch despite how I feel"</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2023 19:46:49 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>judy</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;This is so wise, to be conscious how the holidays affect you and to take care of yourself during this time.&#038;nbsp; I feel I am learning more about how to do this too. &#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;I did not know about Blue Christmas services, what a great idea.&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;&#038;nbsp;
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				<title>Suz on "I&#039;m not a grinch despite how I feel"</title>
				<link>https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-not-a-grinch#post-2346538</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2023 05:23:46 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>Suz</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;Wishing you peace and rest and a time of retreat and rejuvenation. We will be here when. you return, ready to cheer on your fab outfits every time.&#038;nbsp;
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				<title>Laurie on "I&#039;m not a grinch despite how I feel"</title>
				<link>https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-not-a-grinch#post-2346512</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 22:55:42 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>Laurie</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;Yes. This. Take care of yourself and we will all regroup in 2024.&#038;nbsp;&#060;br /&#062;Peace to you.
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				<title>Cardiff girl on "I&#039;m not a grinch despite how I feel"</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 21:29:25 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;I hope you have a wonderful break.Take care.
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				<title>Angie on "I&#039;m not a grinch despite how I feel"</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 15:47:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>Angie</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;Wishing you peace in your heart with Mr. ND, and safe travels to a warm sunny place!  <span aria-hidden="true" class="emoticon emoticon-smile icon-emoticon-smile "></span> 
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				<title>cat2 on "I&#039;m not a grinch despite how I feel"</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 13:58:58 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;Have a hygge holiday, and I hope your travel plans come together.
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				<title>Janet on "I&#039;m not a grinch despite how I feel"</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 13:31:31 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>Janet</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;Oh I hear you and have been there so many times. I lost my dad a week before Christmas in 1991 and the holidays have been tinged with sadness ever since. Some years I feel like retreating into a cocoon; others I go through the motions, and some I am actually feeling festive. Do what you need to take care of you! Wishing you a peaceful and restorative break.
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				<title>rachylou on "I&#039;m not a grinch despite how I feel"</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 13:13:57 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;That’s a nice idea. May you be warm and cozy!
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				<title>Anonymous on "I&#039;m not a grinch despite how I feel"</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 12:02:15 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;I'm with you! Everyone expects us to be bouncing off the walls with social energy, but it's cold and dark out. Plus- many people pass this time of year. &#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;I'll socialize a bit, cause out Decembers are generally very mild, but mostly just want to be quiet and introspective.
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				<title>Bijou on "I&#039;m not a grinch despite how I feel"</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 09:32:06 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>Bijou</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;Best wishes for a peaceful Christmas and New Year.
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				<title>Sisi on "I&#039;m not a grinch despite how I feel"</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 08:49:10 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>Sisi</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;I understand you more than I can say. Wishing you all the best and looking forward to seeing you in the new year! Hugs.
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				<title>Barbara Diane on "I&#039;m not a grinch despite how I feel"</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 05:26:05 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>Barbara Diane</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;I’m glad you have a plan to take care of yourself.&#060;br /&#062;
I just listened to a class about de-stressing during this time of year. It suggested considering what you want, what you can simplify, asking for help, etc.&#060;br /&#062;
The expectation that this is the most magical time of the year leads to so many feeling out of sync with the world outside. Feel your feelings and take care of yourself.
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				<title>Meegie on "I&#039;m not a grinch despite how I feel"</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 01:18:35 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>Meegie</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;Nuancedream, I go to a Blue Christmas service every year.  It's held on Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year, and is meant for those experiencing sadness, grief, and loss around the holidays.  I find solace in being around others who are feeling some of the same heaviness I carry this time of year.
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				<title>Helena on "I&#039;m not a grinch despite how I feel"</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:08:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>Helena</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;Wishing you a peaceful, restorative and quiet holiday. Well done honoring yourself and your needs. X
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				<title>cjh on "I&#039;m not a grinch despite how I feel"</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 Dec 2023 21:51:30 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>cjh</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;Peace. I certainly have these feelings myself.&#038;nbsp;
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				<title>nuancedream on "I&#039;m not a grinch despite how I feel"</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 Dec 2023 19:38:26 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>nuancedream</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;I struggle with the holidays. It is, for me, a time where loss and melancholy are stronger feelings than connection and joy.&#060;br /&#062;
From Thanksgiving until NYE, everything seems to move at warp speed with little time for me to recharge my batteries. I find myself dreading socializing because it's so draining, yet I know social contact is necessary. I'm taking a break from YLF and other social media until after New Years Day. Maybe the hiatus will be a reset and allow me to carefully think about my guiding word for 2024 as well as plan for a holiday getaway to someplace where sun and warmth are in abundance.
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