The holiday season can always be tough after a divorce. One of the most difficult holidays to get through tends to be Christmas. However, Christmas post-divorce doesn’t have to be a headache. In fact, there are some ways you can survive this holiday…
Christmas Post-Divorce: Accepting the Change
Set up any co-parenting plans
One of the top priorities for your Christmas post-divorce is having a plan for the kids. This is going to be quite a change for them as well. Therefore, you and your ex should try to plan well ahead of time for what your plans should be. After all, you want to make this change as easy on your kids as you can.
Don’t wait until the last minute to figure out who’s house the kids will go to or spend the night at. Instead, you want to get this figured out as soon as you can. That way, you get rid of that stress on both you, and your kids. Remember to also lay some groundwork about things like gift budgets too.
Be with friends and family
Friends and family are also useful for handling Christmas post-divorce. Odds are, your friends and family were the ones who supported you during your divorce. However, that support doesn’t have to end there. In fact, it’s totally natural to lean on them a bit after things are over too.
That’s why there’s nothing wrong with seeing if you can spend some time with them on Christmas. Feeling included in celebrations and events can help you realize things aren’t as bad as they seem. However, you don’t have to do anything you do want to. If worries over nagging divorce questions from extended family members bother you, then maybe you skip activities with them.
Being alone isn’t a bad thing
Sometimes, outside circumstances might mean you have to spend your Christmas post-divorce alone. This can be very hard to deal with, especially considering the loss you’ve already experienced. Still, just because you are alone doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the holiday in your own way.
You can still decorate and get into the holiday spirit. Plus, you have the ability to celebrate things in your own way. Maybe you take the day to relax and enjoy some nice peace and quiet. While you might miss those social and family elements, you don’t have to dwell on what you can’t control. Rather, take the time to enjoy what you can.
