What's it like? Xmas without...?

23.12.2025
Felix Wissing Leipzig, Germany
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Dear supporters,

I feel torn between sadness and courage, anger and hope. And I have a great longing to spend “contemplative days surrounded by loved ones.” But I am lacking a “home” and, even more so, my family.

I would prefer to ignore Christmas this year because my family has been torn apart. My child, our home, our cats, our friends—all hundreds of miles away from me—while I work day and night to get my child back.

And yet, I find so many sparks of light and hope in the Here and Now that I can't help but continue to work on myself and the situation, to grow. And to "allow myself to feel joy” – even in these intense times.

Enjoy your families, your homes.

And when things get a little stressful or annoying in the family these days, please, pause and become aware of the treasures in your life.

All the best to you!

Mara

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