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2naSalit

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22. That's what I...

Reply to Siwsan (Original post)

Tue Nov 26, 2024, 05:44 PM

Nov 26

Normally do. No family nearby and not interested in all the rubbish involved in trying to make them allow me some space outside their fantasies about me. It's just so exhausting, I'm happier by myself. I am going to make a dinner with one other person this year because we probably won't ever do it again... one of us is moving away next year.

I'll probably spend the rest of the weekend at home putzing around and be just fine with the lack of stressful people around me.

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I made my decision. I'm skipping Thanksgiving [View all] Siwsan Nov 26 OP

That's good, do whatever you feel comfortable with. We don't need any more stress. Walleye Nov 26 #1

Understandable. Tough times for all. SupportSanity Nov 26 #2

You do YOU, sweetie! FirstLight Nov 26 #3

Glad to hear it KT2000 Nov 26 #4

Happy Kidcat Cuddle Pile Day, or whatever else you do to celebrate in your own way ! nt eppur_se_muova Nov 26 #5

I bet TommyT139 Nov 26 #6

I'm skipping it, too. It's just another day for me..no stress with driving 2 hours back n forth Deuxcents Nov 26 #7

I don't even know what day it IS. usonian Nov 26 #8

For me Thanksgiving will be a welcome relief Redleg Nov 26 #9

Holidays are supposed to be about the joy of being with family. Keepthesoulalive Nov 26 #10

I get it. ... littlemissmartypants Nov 26 #11

Good for you wendyb-NC Nov 26 #12

What type of TV shows do you like? I got some SciFi suggestions irisblue Nov 26 #13

I spent a great many moniss Nov 26 #14

You do have the best family of all to spend the day with DeeDeeNY Nov 26 #15

I hope you have a wonderful day mgardener Nov 26 #16

Have a wonderful day. LoisB Nov 26 #17

Thanksgiving and Christmas? What are those? Aussie105 Nov 26 #18

'Soap'... watch as much as you can... OldBaldy1701E Nov 26 #19

Try "Columbo". mwb970 Nov 26 #20

I've throughly enjoyed the Thanksgiving's I've spent Phoenix61 Nov 26 #21

That's what I... 2naSalit Nov 26 #22

Totally understand mokeyz Nov 26 #23

Good XanaDUer2 Nov 27 #24