: Find a Buddy
by Marie Slayton
 On Christmas day, 1970, my mother boarded an AC Transit bus in Berkeley, CA. Two time zones away, her large boisterous family spent the day without her. Alone on the bus, she tried not to look at anyone. A woman, nearly three time her age, interested in her sad solitude, leaned over the seat.
"Never," the small woman told her. "Never, spend Christmas alone!"
Rarely does one find the holiday season hassle free. The added pressure of grieving can make it unbearable. While grieving alone can be difficult for some, the despondency of spending a holiday grieving alone can be overwhelming.
"Don`t spend this or any holiday season alone. Log on to our Buddy Chat! Find a person with whom you can share experiences, hopes, dreams and memories. Whether you are just looking for someone to talk to or you are looking for a new friend that you know will understand, a kindred spirit is always welcome and helpful! Let our Buddy Chat guide you to someone with whom you can relate--any time of night or day!
Marie Slayton is an assistant editor for Beyond Indigo. She can be reached at marie@beyondindigo.com and welcomes questions, comments and responses.
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