Blue Christmas?

Question

I'm seventeen years old and very conflicted about what to do for Christmas. My dad died when I was eleven and just this year I moved out of my mom's house because I could not longer endure her abuse. With Christmas fast approaching I have no idea what to do. I want to spend time with both sides of my family, but I don't think this is going to be possible. I can either leave on Saturday and travel to dad's side of the family or stay in the area and celebrate with my mom's family. My mom has been very unhelpful in the matter and told her family members essentially that I don't want to be with them. Although, she invited me to the family function I get the impression she doesn't even want me there. I have suggested plans to my mother to work with both families but she is unwilling to do so, and plans on preventing my little bro from seeing my dad's side of the family. I feel bad about choosing sides, but what can I do? Does anybody had any advice for someone who is a hard place?

Answer 1

I will tell ya I think your best bet is to go to your dads side of the family first and when you got time show up at your moms..... you will be happier in the long run and by the way send love from your brother to your dads side of the family. so they know he is ok and would be there if he could.