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Perhaps because of 
as well as unexpected that meant celebrating 
and 
solo over the last couple of years ...
as well as unexpected that meant celebrating and solo over the last couple of years ...
... as well as observing 
across the world from the culture and people and place in which its entrenched (not to most of my family) ...
across the world from the culture and people and place in which its entrenched (not to most of my family) ...
... I can assure you that while the holidays won’t be the same without seeing your family, you *will* be OK
It is far less than ideal, and yes — it will feel isolated and lonely, and not the same
It is far less than ideal, and yes — it will feel isolated and lonely, and not the same
We had mediums to stay connected, and we can find ways to observe and celebrate while bending down this pernicious virus’ curve 
I get that many will choose to travel to be with family. I pray you stay well.
If you’re ambivalent or definitely choosing not to travel yet wonder *how* you’ll get through this do reach out.
I’ve done this the last 2 years (and really my whole life) and I am happy to share
If you’re ambivalent or definitely choosing not to travel yet wonder *how* you’ll get through this do reach out.
I’ve done this the last 2 years (and really my whole life) and I am happy to share
Ways in which I coped, and adjusted to solo and scaled back celebrations:
• Nourished myself: with food I enjoyed for the holiday as well as healthy meals — and enough hydration as well as fun libations
• Nourished myself: with food I enjoyed for the holiday as well as healthy meals — and enough hydration as well as fun libations
• Nourished my soul: enough slack in my schedule to both what I needed and wanted
But mostly — scheduled time to chat and meet with family and friends
But mostly — scheduled time to chat and meet with family and friends
And also: allowed myself a measure of time and space to acknowledge that I was by myself when the world around me was cosy with their families inside their homes
Because in Texas, unlike Kolkata, things get *quiet* around the major holidays
Because in Texas, unlike Kolkata, things get *quiet* around the major holidays
