Anyone else missing deceased family for Thanksgiving? I hate hoildays.?
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I'm missing my little sister who committed suicide in August.  The holidays were HER season...she loved them. Can't wait until the next year or two has gone by. I won't miss her any less, but hopefully the pain will diminish with time.\n\nAs far as hating the holidays...  I do!  I have a family that either plans things the night before which aggravate me and I find inconsiderate or, they want to do a huge meal extravaganza that takes two days to prepare and another entire day to clean up after.  It just isn't feasible with everyone working and running amok before the holidays. Everyone bitches about it but no one wants to change to an easier routine or newer traditions.
937539
Really sad isn't it.  I remember when I was a kid, and going to gramas house, and everyone sitting down around a huge table every sunday and eating dinner.  Now none of my family even get together for thanksgiving anymore.
697373
Even though your upset, don't make a big deal about it.  People are funny around the holidays.  For some strange reason, traditions are hard to break.  If 12 noon and 1pm is the tradition in this family, then let your family have their tradition.  It will cause too much of a "stir" for everyone to change things around.  Also, are there going to be elderly people there???  Old people don't like to drive at night (hard to see) so they usually need events to start early so they can get on the road before dark.  There are probably several reasons why they are sticking with the early dinner time so don't take it personally.  Show up when you can, give every one a big hug, eat some left overs and be thankful you have a family to share the holiday with and also be thankful that you have a job.   Happy Thanksgiving!!!
599014
I regret being on vacation and not by my great grandmother's side when she died.  She was fine when I left three days prior to her death, but still, she raised me and I should have been there when she passed away.
638516
Mothers day isnt as well meaned when ur mother is gone, just another day to remind u she isnt there anymroe...i used to cherrish that day, now i dread it.
297361
My mother's death whom I always miss
945267
Omg I just go sick yesterday too. it really does suck doesn't it??? LOL hope you had a sort of good Thanksgiving though :)
689841
I was 9 when I lost my mom. Not an important event goes by without me thinking of her and missing her. Im 28 and sometimes I get mad at HER for not being here for things like her grandchildren or to give me advice. It DOES get easier. I say this because the pain only goes on for so long then you adjust to it. Pain will be there it just won't be as horrible as it seemed in the beginning. I just hope to see her someday when its my time. It sucks more than anything in the world to lose a parent. My advice is n to see a counsler or better yet find others who have lost parents and share stories and tears if need be. Your on a good start here finding others. Maybe there is a loss support group in your area. I didn't like the counslers when I was younger due to the fact we had no connection. They didn't lose their mom but wanted to talk to me about my loss. Good-luck and keep your head up. Remember God doesn't give us more then we can handle (sometimes it feels like it)
854035
Me. I had to work yesterday and tomorrow. so i didnt have time to go home but ill be going home this weekend. yea it kind of sucks especailly since no one is in town here where i live its like a ghost town.
464068
I saw my brother last year for the first time in 19 years.  I love him but his problems were my problems and I left the state and moved down south away from all my family so I could start a new life. I miss him every day.  That's kind of sad...)(
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im sorry about the first idiots responce ! good grief whats wrong with people ! i could not pass this one by without takeing a minute to tell you how truely sorry iam . i lost a nephew and witnessed first hand a mothers grief . you and your family are in my prayers .
968412
That is a very questionable and controversial topic. Some think so, others do not. I personally just dont know. I would like to think that the family members I have lost are still around. I miss them terribly.
742178
i really miss my grandma and grandpa they passed away.
803693
I have no friends, no relatives living near, my son went to spend thanksgiving with his dad.\nTo tell  you the truth, I just wouldn't have the courage to do it either.
745208
My mother.  But it is more like WTF.\n\nI hate Thanksgiving.
931683
I don't much care for holidays, they just remind me that I am a sad widower.\n\nAs to the other stuff, yes the USA was built on the ethnic cleansing of the Native Americans, don't see how anyone could deny that.
809915
Congratulations and best wishes to you! Yes, I was able to count my blessings this Thanksgiving as well despite the fact that I lost my father just 3 months ago. Although I am single and have no children, I was able to spend Thanksgiving with my mom, two brothers and thier wives and my 3 nieces and nephew.