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Five Ways to Handle a have to divide your time up again. you might feel a bit uncomfortable being alone
at first and that's completely understandable!
Broken Heart During the 4. Step Away From Social Media Soon though, you'll begin to realise what

Taking a brief social media hiatus is amazing company you are and you will even
Holidays always one of my favourite break-up tips, but it's look forward to your dates... with yourself!
especially important to disconnect if you're
by Liz Marie going through a holiday heartbreak. First of all, What Homesless Shleters
it's engagement season and even though I am

While I wouldn't say that there is an ideal time sure you're oh so very happy for all your friends Are Looking For During
of year to have a broken heart, I do think that and acquaintances who get engaged this time of The Christmas Season
year, it can magnify how alone you feel. Don't
there is one season in particular when it's
let yourself fall into a comparison trap! The best
especially hard to deal with heartache. The
way to make sure that you don't spend hours
holidays aren't particularly kind to those
crying while looking at your Facebook newsfeed • Clothing – socks, blankets, warmclothes,
grieving the end of a relationship and can make
full of proposal photos and cute couples kissing hats, toiletries and footwear;
dealing with your broken heart seem nearly
under the mistletoe is to limit your time on • Useful food like basic canned goods;
impossible. While I'm sure you wish you could
social media. Pop in every once in a while but • Entertainment – from second-hand
just hibernate from the world and re-emerge in books to toys for kids (and although
the New Year, it's just not practical during the don't let yourself fall down the rabbit hole.
second-hand toys are thoughtful, every
holidays when you have parties and family
5. Spend Time Alone kid likes something new that has only
functions to attend. Here are some ways to ever belonged to them);
There is a lot going on this time of year
handle a break-up during what is supposed to be • Christmas gifts (think luxuries like
and it might seem like a good idea to throw
the most wonderful time of year. biscuits, cakes, chocolates, sweets and
yourself headfirst into all of the parties and
board games);
events to distract yourself from the pain you're
1. Create a Buffer Zone • Monetary Donations.
dealing with. It's great to have fun and surround
One of the biggest issues you'll face
yourself with people you enjoy, but it's also
during the holiday season is how many people Your Local Police, Fire Department and
you're going to have to deal with. Parties, family important not to distract yourself to an extent Clergy would be help you to find your local
dinners, and gift exchanges galore means that where you're just avoiding working through
your emotions. Make time for yourself daily, organization or shelter that can use your
you'll likely bump into people you haven't seen
whether that means lingering in bed on the help. Remember, if you are not part of the
in awhile who want to know how your
weekends or reading a book at a coffee shop solution, you are part of the problem.
relationship is going and wondering where your
with your favourite holiday drink. Chances are,
boyfriend is. Awkward! Instead of facing it
alone, rally the troops! For example, if you'd like
to prevent your nosy uncle from barraging you
with questions on Christmas Eve, ask your mom
or sister if they would tell him in advance that
you'd prefer not to talk about it. Don't feel
embarrassed to use this buffer technique, it's a
lot less embarrassing then having your
relationship status being discussed at the dinner
table.

2. Look Ahead To the New Year
If December is the worst time of year to
deal with heartache, January is one of the best!
The New Year is full of optimism, new TWO GOOD TO BE TRUE
beginnings and the chance to recreate yourself
and your life. Instead of waiting for the first of with JUSTINA MARSH and PETER MARSH
the year to get excited about your new single
life, start now! Make a list of all the things you'd JUSTINA MARSH was born in Florida but moved to the Midwest at an early age. Justina knew from
like to do or accomplish in the New Year and get a young age that she had some special gifts that others did not but did not know exactly what these gifts
were. Her parents told stories about ghosts Justina would talk to or how she would point out orbs floating
cracking. Chances are you have a lot more free
around the room. Justina’s great grandmother practiced as a psychic many years ago and she is part of
time now that your relationship has ended--step
a family lineage of psychics. She decided to pursue an education and graduated with a bachelor’s degree
away from the Netflix and use it wisely!
in chemistry. Justina works as a chemist but also wants to do more. Justina was always interested in
learning all she could about the world. She realized that she could help share information using her
3. Embrace Your People psychic abilities. She is very interested in the paranormal world and conspiracy theories. To Contact
Justina Marsh - Email - justinamarsh@xzbn.net
As anyone who has ever been in a relationship
can attest to, being part of a couple during the *** AND ***
holidays isn't exactly a walk in the park. It's
stressful to have to spend time with two (or PETE MARSH was born in Dorset, England. His family later moved inland to Wiltshire, England.
more!) sets of family members, friends, and go Growing up, his formative years were spent not far from Stonehenge or from the Avebury stone circles.
He always had an interest in the unexplained in the world. Pete trained as an engineer with qualifications
to multiple office holiday events. This year, it's
in materials science. After moving to Norway, he emigrated to the United States to further his career. In
all about you and the people you love most in
recent years, Pete has become increasingly interested in the history of the world, which has progressed
the world. This year, you don't have to worry
into studying spiritual beliefs. Pete continues to work as an engineer, and spends much of his spare time
about impressing your boyfriend's parents nor
researching the true nature and purpose of mankind. Pete does not claim psychic abilities, but has
do you have to spend Christmas Eve with learned to trust his intuition. Pete’s mother and grandmother were both psychically gifted. To Contact
anyone except your own family. This year, you Justina Marsh - Email - petemarsh@xzbn.net
can be totally and completely selfish with the
most important gift you have to give - your time.
Spend extra time with your close family and
friends this year, because chances are by time www.XZBN.net
next year's holiday season rolls around you
probably will have met someone new, and might