For the past few years my relationships with my brothers has seriously been going downhill. They are constantly telling me what I'm doing wrong in my life and they complain about son and even my dogs. One of my brothers even told me my son was "unbearable". I rarely see them but for holidays mostly and those always end in tears for me. The other day all 3 of us got together with my parents to help them move some things from my recently deceased grandfather's house and even in just those two hours by the time it was done, I was so depressed I was nearly suicidal (not exaggerating, I have PTSD and have recently been in the hospital for a suicide attempt). I have decided that for my own mental health and safety I need to avoid them until I am feeling stronger (I am in therapy and we are working on all these things). The problem is I have a ten yr old son, who will be 11 when the holidays roll around and I want him to have a great holiday even though he won't be seeing his cousins or having the "family" holiday. What can I do with my son over this holiday season so that he (and I) don't feel so isolated and what kind of things can I do with him to help make "magical" holiday memories? Thank you!
