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dooner

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4. You're not alone

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Original post)

Thu Nov 22, 2018, 03:39 AM

Nov 2018

I'm sure many people feel the same way! Best advice I ever got on this topic was to embrace the idea that it's nice to do these things for others. You're sharing yourself. It's like a gift or public service.

There's only one thing worse than a dysfunctional family, no family... so try to be grateful.
This is the pep talk I give myself at least once a year. Hope it helps. Good luck.

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I am trying to psyche myself up for Thanksgiving. [View all] no_hypocrisy Nov 2018 OP

I'm sorry you have to cope with this wryter2000 Nov 2018 #1

Understand completely. At home or at SIL, hope you make it and enjoy the holiday. Hoyt Nov 2018 #2

Next year, stay home if that's what you'd prefer. PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2018 #3

You're not alone dooner Nov 2018 #4

Thank you for your sagely advice. no_hypocrisy Nov 2018 #5

Happy Thanksgiving no_hypocrisy backtoblue Nov 2018 #6

I'm trying, I'm trying no_hypocrisy Nov 2018 #7

Update: I got out of it. no_hypocrisy Nov 2018 #8

Happy Thanksgiving, peacebuzzard Nov 2018 #9