The last two days have probably formed the worst festive season of all for me.
My Brother in Law went crazy at Xmas and attacked me.
Every year for the last twenty he has had a snide sarcastic 'go' at me about being vegetarian. This year after the usual effort I suggested that as it had been twenty years, he could think up something new. He left for a few minutes and came back and grabbed me by the throat. His children had to restrain him.
I have been heartened by the level of the support friends, both old and new, that have rallied to my side. Each of them from around the world, across four continents, have made me feel a little better about these events. And yet, the only person who has 'gone for the man and not the ball', the only person who has not attacked my ideas, but me personally was a relative (one who has never met my attacker) and a dedicated Xtian too. I am so lucky to have the friends I have. Thank you all.