I gave up on trying to be invited to holiday gatherings, or even creating my own. No one ever seems to be receptive.

You too??? The smartest, most insightful, creative, and entertaining people I know are left home alone. I too have given up trying to lure people over to my house. Even the bribe of dinner stopped working. Everyone got so busy. Or Carol got so annoying....? But I believe I'm cute and funny and fun to be with, even if my dad literally crowed with laughter when I said that... my own siblings avoid my company.... our son is heading to Mexico to experience Feliz Navidad without me. No, I'm not taking it personally. He does love. Honest, he does.... I do know this! .... and he keeps insisting I must come visit him in Mexico, though I despise airports and connecting flights and have not yet recovered from the trauma of the last flight (2019). Not even gonna talk about it. No. No. Must go get ready now to see Miles off to Mexico again..... sniff! .... He will be in a better place....