A Christmas message from Gracey

For anyone who is in the same boat as me this year and isn't feeling christmas one bit, for whatever reason, be gentle on yourself. Dont pile on the pressure to pretend everything is okay or agree to do things that you just haven't got the energy for. Reach out if you need support and take it easy. We will get through it together

I saw this online and wanted to share it with you all:

Today I want to hold a little space for the people who aren't feeling merry or joyful & might be wondering how they're gonna get through the holiday season.

The people who lost someone this year and are bracing themselves for the first time without them.

The people who are going home to guaranteed body shaming & fatphobia.

The people whose mental health issues won't magically disappear just because it's Christmas.

The people with eating disorders who are worried about holding onto recovery when everything is so food-centred this time of year.

The people who are struggling to afford every day life and might go into debt trying to keep up with the celebrations.

The queer kids who aren't able to fully be themselves around family because it might not be safe.

The people gathering strength to fight against racist comments round the dinner table.

The people who don't drink anymore and will have to keep explaining why because who doesn't drink over the holidays?

The carers, the retail workers, the hospital staff, everyone working extra time under extra pressure for not enough extra pay.

Anyone who's just feeling overwhelmed and like they can't keep up with it all.

I see you. And I want you to know that it's totally okay to feel exactly how you feel. To get through this year however you can. To protect and preserve yourself whenever and however you need to. And to take this season a day at a time.