You aren’t alone in this dilemma. It’s kind of assumed that people would be getting together with families. Sadly it’s not always desired and isn’t always a good time. We supposed to appreciate having a family or other people to go to for holidays but it’s more complicated than that.

We had some fun activities at work yesterday and one of my students hurt his leg playing basketball. He was limping and dragging bag of ice around but he looked strangely happy. When asked why, he confided that he’ll use that as an excuse for not going to extended family for thanksgiving. I demonstrated fake cough I use to get out of things (it’s a joke, I don’t do that). We had good laughs. it’s a common theme in people’s lives

I decided to not partake in thanksgiving festivities either. Nope not feeling guilty. My husband works this holiday. Kids are not in a vicinity (too far to travel for just a few days). My dad wanted to go to this annoying extended family. So he is going. I can’t stand them so I am home.

I am having time of my life. It’s the best. Decorating our house for holidays. Playing music. We have pre made thanksgiving meal picked up yesterday. I have some tv shows to catch up on later I don’t feel guilty about anything. I bet some people would think oh poor divine alone for holidays. Little do these people know. It’s a blessing

You are under no obligation to go anywhere you don’t want to go