As 2018 draws to a close I am once again mindful of how wonderful this time of the year is for some and how difficult and painful it can be for many. I meet a lot of people who put on a brave face but are screaming on the inside. My words are the same each year, "be true and kind to yourself" - especially at this time of the year. This season can place a lot of pressure on us to write cards, give gifts, attend gatherings, mix with people we don't want to and spend money we do