Are you alone for Thanksgiving?
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I have been alone for the holidays for a couple of years now and yes, it can be depressing -- when I allow myself to be (was actually feeling it a bit today, myself).  In the past, I chose to make the day about myself and being good to myself with all of my favorite things -- food, movies, a good book (great wine) -- include those things that you love in your day.  A day to -- first recognize the holiday, of course -- and then pamper myself and appreciate all that I do have rather than focus on what's missing.\n\nSome people deal with loneliness by giving to others -- I plan  to spend Christmas this way. Others need to take care of themselves before they can give to another.\n\nSpend your day by doing those things that are important to you. If spending time with your son is important and he happens to be with his father's family -- then make it about your son and plan/create a fun surprise for his return.
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Hi,,, yeah,, i am stuck on the drilling rig Mad Dog, in 5000 ft of water, 300 miles from New Orleans for the 2nd  Thanksgiving in a row. Even though we have a brotherhood of guys and girls woking out here, we all wish that we were home with our famlies and friends.. it gets pretty lonesome sometimes!!! \n\n good luck and Happy Thanksgiving....
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My husband is making the dinner. He has since we have been married. For a long time, the rest of my family lived out of state. Now some are back in the area, but we still prefer to eat at home by ourselves. \n\nLast year, my mom was very ill. My husband made the dinner and packed it up and we took it to her. She didn't eat very much but was very happy for the company. It was her last Thanksgiving and we didn't want her to be alone or to just have Cup-a-Soup.\n\nThere will lots left over- so we will be eating Turkey and leftovers for about a week! (fine with us!)\n\nHappy Thanksgiving!
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This year, US Thanksgiving is on Nov. 23.
966397
My boyfriend... spending Christmas just the two of us this year. no family. just us. sweet.... Guess the turkey won't be the only thing getting well and truly stuffed this Christmas! He he! \n(My boyfriend is like Santa... he can come up my chimney anytime! ...and he knows if i've been bad or good....)
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no.  You are all alone.
740321
No we Brits do not celebrate Thanksgiving we celebrate Christmas and New Year only.  Sorry to disappoint.
952296
Yes, One nice thing about Thanksgiving is the people who break bread with us love us and are with us for that reason,not for your gravy LOL. Also, I bet it`s not as bad as you think.God bless and enjoy your day and friends
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I noticed! Lol, have a better Thanksgiving than I am having. Mine sux so yah. I hate today! Thanks for askin!
949231
if christmas is your left leg and Thanksgiving is your right! How bout we spend some time in between the Holidays!
698222
We are:)\n\nHappy Thanksgiving to you too!
944187
No, you're wrong.  Thanksgiving has been here since Labor Day.  CHRISTmas has been here since Halloween.
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None...I found out that i will be alone. I found that out today. I am not feeling sorry for myself and i would serve others if i were well enough to....but i am not, so I will watch the snow fall and perhaps play on the computer and remember my friends....read, watch a little telly...and write to those who mean a lot to me thanking them for being in my life.\nFood....I am simply thankful for anything I have ......thanks for the question....i needed this reality check.\nLioncourt
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I'm playing one with you right now, you just don't know it yet.....\n\nLOL!\n\n=) Happy Thanksgiving! (=
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Well I'm still not sure but most likely thanksgiving is going to be at my house this year. I'm still not sure how many people are going because my mom and sister keep inviting people so i would say around 30+ people are going to be at my house, Well either mine or my aunts house still not sure but i will find out tomorrow
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It is not only ok, it is preferred.  You can have Thanksgiving with me anytime.  I was starting to think i was the only one who did this.
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I used to have everyone here and do it here. IT gets too busy, complicated, cooking all day, the mess, the chaos....\n\nSo, this will be our 2nd year of "dining out" on turkey day. We do the dinner out , our entire family...alot of people.\n\nThen, we come back here for desserts. So we can relax. Its nice. Less fuss, less mess....still enjoying good food and great company.