Is there a perfect Christmas or do you grin and bear it?

Photo by Alice Popkorn

Families are busy making Christmas preparations as colder, darker days draw in here in London. There are wreaths going up on front doors, houses dressed in twinkling lights, pantomime tickets being booked, Christmas trees lugged in and decorated, and the constant ring of the doorbell as gifts arrive for loved ones.

If this sounds familiar, you’re one of the lucky ones. 

I’m one of the lucky ones and conscious of the need to not be overwhelmed or grumpy about all the extra ...