So that time of year is amongst us again. Love it or hate it
there are serious consequences to this celebration. Do you know that suicide
rates go up at Christmas? People suffer more depression at Christmas and this
is the time of year that loneliness takes a much more leading role in people's
lives. I am lucky to have a family as most of us are, but there are people who
through no fault of their own do not have that luxury. Relationship break ups
always seem harder to cope with when the neighbours are having fun and when the
'happy' programmes are on TV. Laughter can be heard in the streets from office
parties and family get-togethers. The curtains don't block out the loneliness.
Sometimes we need to spare a thought and just keep an eye on
the people who are around us all the time who's lives exist side by side with
our own but yet we have no interaction with them. It's supposed to be a time
for caring and sharing but how many of us actually do?
I will be working, writing, cooking, baking and cleaning,
pretty much like I do most weeks
My next book is well under way and hopefully over the
festive period I will be able to give it some time and crack on with it. It's
around summer time in the book that I am writing at the moment so I will try
and enjoy the sun a bit whilst I have the heating on and will be digging out my
scarf.
Have a wonderful time people and keep an eye out for the
lonely ones.
Keep reading and I'll keep writing.
Andy
