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Geneva, IL

With holidays around the corner, some of us find ourselves either Alone or distant from our families and Friends.
Do you wrap a llittle something and put it under the tree for yourself?🎁

October 30, 2023 (edited)
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Members had a warm and wide-ranging conversation about whether they treat themselves during the holidays, with responses reflecting very... Read more

Members had a warm and wide-ranging conversation about whether they treat themselves during the holidays, with responses reflecting very different life situations. Several members shared that they do buy themselves gifts, from luxury perfume to new clothes, while others said they treat themselves year-round and don't need a holiday as a reason. A recurring theme was finding joy and peace on one's own terms during the season, whether through self-gifts, family traditions, home decorating, or simply embracing the quiet of being alone.

A myHIVteam Member

I don't treat myself on holidays. I do treat myself at tax time though!

December 19, 2023
A myHIVteam Member

I don't celebrate holidays for religious reasons. But I will treat myself anytime because I'm worth it

October 30, 2023
A myHIVteam Member

I treat myself all throughout the year. Why wait till the holidays. 🤔

October 30, 2023
A myHIVteam Member

No! I've come to accept that the holidays are just another day. Doesn't bother me anymore. I treat myself every day. I'm not trying to be a downer. I'm good. I quit smoking 1- 1/2 years ago, so sometimes I treat myself for it. It doesn't bother me anymore to be home alone. My family doesn't want me around, so I'm used to going a week or more at a time without anyone around. I'm happy, have my peace of mind, and through all my troubles and trials I've finally learned to love myself . Sorry, maybe I said too much. Hugs to all

October 30, 2023 (edited)
A myHIVteam Member

I am confused by the question
I spoil my self Period through out the yr why would I stop now, or not do more cause it’s a holiday?
My sister asks before buy me a gift - make sure i don’t already have it or have it on order …

November 5, 2023

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