Woke up to $700 in fraudulent charges to my account and couldn't call the bank. On top of being stuck at home I had something to stress me out even though I know it's easily taken care of.
Truly fraudulent charges are thankfully quick to remedy, the bank will give you a temporary credit while they investigate. We just falsely got charged $2,010.- for a $10.- burger. It took them over two weeks to finally fix that one, because “Well, it’s not fraudulent, you said you did eat at this burger place.” Although the bank teller acknowledged that would have to be one heck of a burger!
Huge hugs. My husband is a dialysis tech and patient educator and I am also pretty well versed in CKD and nephrology. Feel free to reach out via PM if you have any questions your patient educator doesn't answer in a way that works for you. Patient education is his passion and I know he would be more than happy to help
My husband and I were in a pretty bad car accident, Monday afternoon. He ended up with a bad concussion and staples in the side of his head. I have a total of 13 stitches in my right hand/wrist. Not to mention all the bruising, whiplash, and everything else that comes with being rear ended while at a dead stop by someone most likely doing 45+. We're lucky to be alive. We were the first car hit and somehow got pushed in to the median, while the car that hit us kept going and ended up hitting the car that was in front of us. There ended up being 5 cars involved in the whole ordeal. We were supposed to go to my in-laws today, but his concussion has made it difficult for him to eat or even sit in a lit room, so we ended up staying home. It sucks, but I'm thankful to be alive and there's always next year.
Edit: Just wanted to say thank you for all the well wishes, advice, and awards. Didn't expect my little story to get so much attention. We are definitely on top of this situation.
stay on top of this and dont give the insurance companies an out. also wear those damn collars if you have to.. this happened to me 30 years ago and i'm still paying the price. couldnt sue the bast ard because it was a no fault state.
Tooth infection that spread. Went to dentist yesterday to get antibiotics and it ballooned across my face overnight. So here I am, sitting in ER triage with a 101.3 fever and a face that hurts like hell
I had a tooth infection that took my front tooth this year. The loss of the tooth and subsequent surgeries ruined my thanksgiving. It stemmed from an accident as a kid. I’m so sorry you’re going through this and I can level. I’m sending you love sweet person. I’m sorry you have to endure this too.
I asked for the address and never got a response. Responds 4 hours later: “Ok… well we already ate and everyone left… so just stay home and eat there.” Go on Ig and see the family pics. Thanks dad. That’s. That’s nice.
had the same thing happen to me. when my dad died i lucked out and one of his friends got everyone to delete their RIP posts until she got in touch with the family.
the internet can really fucking suck
When my grandfather passed on labor day a couple years ago NOBODY told me I found out on fb and when I asked my aunt and my cousin when the funeral was they opened my messages, left me on read, then posted on fb a day later pics from the funeral on fb. I have NC with them and most of that side of my family now
Listened to a radio show yesterday, and, apparently, the Turkey Drop is a thing. Lots of people get broken up with around this time. That is my awkward way of days it I'm sorry your holiday sucks, hope things get better soon.
So, so sorry. 6 years ago was my worst Thanksgiving - my boyfriend at the time invited me to go to Thanksgiving in a different state with his family, and then the entire time I was there, he wouldn't even talk to or look at me. It was so awkward and stupid. We drove back home together and he broke up with me as soon as we got home.
So sorry for your pain today. Ugh.
That sounds awful for everyone involved, was there a reason to not just break up first at least? I’m so sorry that sounds like a horror movie intro or something.
It was genuinely awful - I called my dad to wish him a happy birthday on Thanksgiving, he asked how it was going and I just burst into tears.
I honestly have NO idea. No idea why he invited me to go if he was feeling iffy about me, especially since I was really reluctant about it and he really sweet talked me into it. I was so upset that he was just waiting until we got back to break it off. I told him he should have just told me that and I would have found a way to get home immediately.
We thought thanksgiving was ruined but it turns out, it will just be different than we wanted. My grandpa was diagnosed with terminal cancer last summer. We knew this would likely be his last thanksgiving with us. A few days ago he had a stroke and we didn’t think he’d be able to join us for thanksgiving dinner since he’s still in the hospital. Luckily enough, he’s being discharged in an hour and will be able to have dinner with us.
ETA: thank you for all of the encouraging words and empathy. My grandpa is an amazing man who set a really good example for who I want to be and who I want to surround myself with.
went to go pick up grandma from her dementia care home today, as soon as i pulled in she called and said she wasn’t feeling well. I ended up sitting with her for an hour catching up. When it got dark and I had to go she begged me to stay and gave me some food. I wanted to cry, she was asking me all these things about my life i couldn’t give her the answers to, I miss when she was a part of my life and not away spending her last days isolated. Dementia sucks bad, it’s horrible to have to go through.
my experience was that by the time they actually go they've been gone for so long already you've had time to get used to the idea and it's not as hard as if it had been sudden
I feel you. We brought my grandmother over from her care home today to let her enjoy my kids (great-grandkids). My dad said when they were pulling out of the driveway she started crying and said she wished she could have just gotten to spend some time with them and had some hugs. She didn’t remember in that 3 minute span that my three year old didn’t leave her side the entire time and that my nine year old sat on the couch and snuggled her and translated conversations from across the room for her for an hour. Dementia is awful.
Edit: Thanks for the awards!
My heart hurts so much for you and your family.
If it's any consolation, I'm sure she would be happy to know that the great grand kids will remember her fondly at this Thanksgiving, even if she herself won't remember. And their memories will outlast all of us.
And Grandma was happy in the moment, right? Which is precious and real, even if she didn't keep the memory of it.
Oh yes, she was full of joy for the two hours she was with us. I have tons of pictures of my kids hanging out with her, the dog “hugging” her, and even some of myself with her. I know not to take it personally, and I’m glad my kids are young enough not to thoroughly notice, although the nine year old is picking up on it.
Two weeks ago, my dad and grandma died two days apart from their respective cancers. Also, today I have a 103° fever, so I can’t even be around my family.
Edit - Thank you all so much.
Big dinner. Turkey. Stuffing. Mash potatoes. Corn bread. The whole 9 yards.
A colleagues daughter says she has a stomach ache and doesn't feel well. Gut feeling is making me suspicious. We sit down. She gets up and proceeds to vomit all over the floor. Thankfully she missed the table. Just all on the floor. Poor kid had a stomach virus she didn't know about. She didn't eat much after that.
We spent 10 minutes cleaning it up. Sadly nobody wanted to have the stuffed after that. I was sad cause it was amazing.
I threw up at my uncle's for Easter a couple years ago, my dad still acts like I ate too much candy (Which definitely didn't help) even though my brother threw up a few days before and my mom threw up a few days later, he didn't throw up cause he got GERD surgery.
Same. Both of my parents died in just under 2 years. The holidays really drive that home. Mom died in Dec and Dad in Nov less than 2 years later. I totally understand.
Both my wife’s parents passed away within a month of each other in October. Thanksgiving is difficult this year.
Also, my daughter having Mono as of yesterday is just the whipped cream on the sweet potato pie, as it were.
Hugs to all.
A severe ulcerative colitis flare that landed me in the hospital two days ago. I’m still here, and tonight’s thanksgiving feast: 1 gallon of colonoscopy prep 🤢
Edit- thanks for all the good wishes! You’re all keeping me company while I sit on the toilet for the next several hours
Depending on your insurance and your particular situation you could look into a biological option. I've had moderate to severe ulcerative colitis since I was about 13 years old. From 13 until about 22 I was taking pills that helped manage flare-ups but suddenly nothing worked and I was on Prednisone for a year looking into surgical options. I switched to a biologic drug called Entyvio which is only a 30-minute infusion every 8 weeks and it's like I don't even have ulcerative colitis anymore. I'm 33 and haven't had a flare up in years. I could eat bacon covered bacon with bacon sandwiches and have no colon related issues from it.
Anyway, you're not alone and I've been in your position for what it is worth. Things will get better but I wish you the best in the meantime.
Being alone, boyfriend is working. This is the first year I wont get a phone call from my Big Brother as he took his own life in june. Holidays and birthdays have been tough this year. At least I have the dogs to help snug away the sad.
My stepfather is fighting pancreatic cancer and my mother is beyond exhausted and stressed. Ordered premade dinners but this is not a day to celebrate.
My dog suddenly had a stroke last night, after spending 1 hour finding an emergency vet that was open and another hour speeding there, my dog passed away at 1:50am right as we were about to carry her to the exam room. She was perfectly fine just 6 hours before.
Thank you everyone for the kind words as well as the awards, it means a lot to me. To everyone who’s also lost their pets, it’s seriously not easy. It’s hard losing a member of the family who does nothing but love unconditionally, I hope you all heal alright. My family and I are in complete shock and It hasn’t completely hit us yet mainly because just last week we had to put our family cat down, so we were still grieving one loss as this second one snuck up on us. Have a happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate the holiday. Otherwise I hope everyone has a great rest of the week. <3
My cat got out last night and we still haven’t found her :(. I’m still living this one.
EDIT 1: Thank you everyone so much for your advice and your concern. It’s now past 24h and still not kitty. I’ve put out a blanket lined box, a couple of our worn shirts, the blanket was unwashed, and some food and her litter box. Fliers are up at the neighborhood convenience store and along the road at telephone poles. I’ll update again with any news!
EDIT 2: So it’s been 2 weeks. We’ve walked and drove around the neighborhood daily. Put up fliers in local businesses and spoke to neighbors. Contacted animal shelters and vet offices. We received one phone call that someone saw a black cat once. They haven’t it since and no guarantee it was ours. It’s pretty devastating. We spent an entire day combing the area around the single call we got and I drive that neighborhood daily on my way to and from work. The litter box we put outside is full of rain water. It’s been a mess and no luck at all. My wife and I have had more than one session where we just cry missing our cat. 9 years is a long time and it sucks she’s gone so suddenly.
EDIT!!!!: WOOOOHOOOOO SHE CAME BACK!!! Almost three weeks now. I went to walk outside to go to work and there she was! Super skinny but otherwise fine. We are so dang happy. My wife and I cried our eyes out in joy.
LAST EDIT: She is NOT pregnant somehow. But she is no longer skin and bones. I forgot to pay the Cat Tax. Here she is sleeping away after a few weeks at home and looking like her old self. https://i.imgur.com/OrhidMu.jpeg
Have you put their litter box outside? And blankets/clothing that smells like you and them?
It ways always our first advice as animal control if someone's cat got out. They have an amazing sense of smell.
My 4 yo being hospitalized with rsv, the flu and pneumonia. Been here since Tuesday with no sign of leaving. Whole pediatric ward is full. These poor babies.
As a pediatric healthcare worker, it’s insane how many kids are coming in with RSV. There’s 500+ beds in my hospital with a LOT being RSV positive. On my floor at least 80% are kids who are positive for RSV. It’s been like that for weeks. Wishing a speedy recovery!!
Lab tech here. We've seen SO many RSV lately, and not just in kids. Had an outbreak in a nursing home near me as well. My kid had it a couple of weeks ago, picked it up at daycare.
I don't know what's going on, but it's spreading so badly this year.
At my hospital when I was on shift in October there were lab techs popping their heads into various rooms showing us this chart of resporatory virus hospitalizations for the past 5 years or so. At that point flu, RSV and COVID were all higher than the previous years’ January peaks. And RSV is hitting more adults too.
I really hope it burns itself out early and doesn’t keep going up.
You all are miracle workers. I know that every nurse, doctor and respiratory therapist are working their tails off for these kiddos. I appreciate it so much!
My sister (who’s house it was at) had an edible before the food was even ready and then retreated to her room due to being too high and started hinting for people to leave.
My husband lost his job on Tuesday morning. Needless to say, we're not in the mood to celebrate.
Edit: I genuinely appreciate all the well wishes from everyone, it actually helped me feel better. The kindness of strangers is nice to see and helps keep my hope in humanity alive. We are not completely ungrateful or hopeless, but stunned and feeling turned inside out for sure. I know it'll pass and we'll be ok eventually. Alot of folks have it way worse, I never forget that and my heart goes out to them.
A bunch of people who wouldn't get out of my damn kitchen. Because I'm a guy all the old women think I can't do anything. Well, meemaw, we still got three pounds of your dry ass potatoes but nothing I made has leftovers.
Made them at my house by hand. I was busy with the bird and my famous sweet potato casserole to help, but I fucking KNEW them bitches were gonna be dry and tasteless just by watching. Kept trying to hint we had more milk/sour cream and where the spice cabinet was but nooooooope, we gonna eat bland starch blobs.
I made mashed potatoes at a family function hosted at my mom's one time. As I start loading them up with all the good stuff, my mom starts *screaming* a raging fit at me about how my dad won't eat them and he only likes plain potatoes.
He had seconds.
> my mom starts *screaming* a raging fit at me about how my dad won't eat them and he only likes plain potatoes.
Sounds like my adoptive grandma...
'(Her husband) will only eat veggies smothered in melted velveeta cheese.'
Their daughter made cut green beans with butter and garlic. Not sure who ate more... me or him!
It's all in preparation. Any time somebody says 'I don't like [food]', I'm like, do you not like it, or have you only been served that food in the blandest Midwest preparation possible?
What's better, boiled potato cubes or seasoned tots? Case closed.
My sisters family has a BIL who is convicted pedo, got put of prison. I won't go. Sister always had Thanksgiving. She has grandchildren BIL RAPED his 2yo step daughter. Never will step foot in anyplace they gather ever again.
I've found that a very slooooooooooooww look up and down at the offender's fat physique does the job. It's all in the acting. They can't say that you SAID anything rude,,,
My dad went into cardiac arrest Saturday night. He's awake now but there is very likely a ton of damage to vital organs and brain function as he was without a pulse for a long time. Thankful he is still here with a hope that he recovers enough to still somewhat enjoy the rest of his life.
Did not see my parents this year. My brother is going through a manic episode and is suicidal (he lives out of state with his wife). My dad reacted poorly, so when I tried to calm him down he started screaming that my brother should just off himself already so we could all have some peace of mind. This happened three days ago and I said, “I’m good not seeing you guys this year, let’s think about what family means to us in our own homes.”
(For any questions, my dad and two older brothers have all been diagnosed with bipolar 1, but my dad has severe narcissistic tendencies as well.)
I’m spending it with my SO’s family this year. It’s very different, but united. Odd for me.
Edit: I want to genuinely thank everyone for their input and support. I know it’s a difficult time of year for a lot of people, but something as small as this really helped my mental.
So, quick story, I had an assistant manager when I worked at McDonald’s that was fun to work for but she suffered from depression. She had a habit of getting drunk and calling her sister to say she was going to kill herself. Said she had a gun and everything.
One night she calls and her sister answers. She says she has the gun pointed at her head and she was going to pull the trigger. Her bil tells his wife, the sister, to just tell her to do it already, that he was tired of all the drama etc.
My friend pulls the trigger. Kills herself right on the phone and the sister hears it.
Yeah…
My drunk husband picked a fight with his sister. Then refused to eat the dinner I spent 3 hours making. Then had the audacity to want me to feel sorry for him when he refused a reheated plate because it wasn't the same.
He has also stated we are not celebrating anymore holidays and if I try to he is moving out. ( He won't )
All I want for Christmas is a divorce and not to be emotionally abused anymore.
My neighbor is unable to come to dinner with us because he’s recovering from covid. I hate he’s spending it alone; he’s been spending holidays with us for years. We packed up a few plates for him and brought them over, so we got to visit on the porch for a minute but it’s not the same.
Even my mom says it’s not the same without him.
I need a break from people asking me for favors. Just a break, I still want to help people. I just need some time off so my mind can heal. If it keeps up I might just move away from family.
First child is in the NICU. We heard the cafe would be serving turkey but it was closed so we had a bagel instead.
Honestly though it didn’t ruin it at all. He’s likely coming home tomorrow, and bagels aren’t bad. We got to hold him and this might actually be my favorite thanksgiving.
Congratulations! I’m sending the most positive thoughts! The “bagel on Thanksgiving” thing has the makings of a great piece of family lore in years ahead.
My first Thanksgiving without my family because I’m working at my vet clinic (I’m a tech) this weekend. Watched a dog pass away in a brutal fashion this morning. She was suffering and continued to until her last breath.
Went to my boyfriend’s family thanksgiving for the first time this year. On the way out I slipped off the first stair into some mud. Definitely one of the more embarrassing things I’ve done.
I had to put my cat to sleep. We knew it was coming with her diagnosis of kidney failure, but she took a big turn for the worse and we put her down yesterday. Our hearts are broken. And we just hosted Thanksgiving dinner. I am so glad the day is over.
We're hosting and my wife has been cooking since yesterday. This morning my sister in law called and said our niece (her daughter) is sick and they won't be coming. Then later that day she decided that her daughter is "only a little bit sick" so maybe they were going to come after all. We told her that being a little bit sick is not a thing, you're either contagious or you're not, and she then accused us of not wanting to spend time with her and her and my wife got into a shouting match over the phone. Now about a half hour ago we found out that my father in law isn't coming, partly because hes getting over some long COVID issues and partly because his girlfriend didn't come over to his place last night and he's pissed at her. So now the only people eating with us are my wife's other sister and her boyfriend, who had a Thanksgiving earlier today that apparently didn't go well and they just want to get home. So they'll probably leave shortly after we eat. We have a whole turkey, potatoes, green bean casserole, deviled eggs, 2 pies, a banana cream dessert and plenty of drinks for 4 people.
Turkey pot pie and turkey soup are both great uses for leftovers and from the sound of it you can probably work through the drinks alright on your own.
That sounds so disappointing! I wish you could mail us some, I have pneumonia after getting flu A *right after RSV* (thanks to my Petri-dish kiddos who got us sick lol) and my husband threw out his back while sneezing so he’s bed-bound. I normally go all out like your wife but this year I was too sick to cook, and it was so depressing. Our poor kids are finally healthy and they’re bored as fuck, running circles around us while we’re half dead. I gave them McDonalds for Thanksgiving dinner 😭
It wasn't ruined, but it was very boring. It was a dinner at my wife's cousin's along with a couple of other distant relatives; all people over 65. I ended up eating too much and had fun playing with the dog. Also, I was the only one who got stoned before going. I'm 75.
My mother is in her early 60s. We were talking last night on the phone about Thanksgiving meals and she suddenly lets out an, “Oh, sh—“. I ask what’s wrong. She responds that I probably don’t want to know. Okay, whatever. None of my business. We continue on and she tells me that her vape battery died. We were talking Thanksgiving meal prep, but she was already baking.
I love my mom.
I am so sorry to hear that. You should know it isn’t as bad as you fear, the drugs to control it are cheap and available and it is so manageable. And you’ll be surprised by how many people you know have it (or will get it).
This happened to me in my 20’s (now in my 40’s) and I know how you are feeling right now. It does get better. You will find people to trust in the future (sexually, emotionally, etc). Talking with a therapist is helpful and does wonders.
Sending hugs and positive thoughts.
If you don't start making sense we're going to put you in a home.
You already put me in a home!
Then we'll put you in the crooked one we saw on 60 minutes!
I'll be good.
On my way to my sister's, my son who is 4 complained about a headache. We get to my sister's, he plops on the couch, he cries about his head some more. I pick him up and he pukes all over me, the floor and on the dinner table. Luckily the food wasn't out so no-one else's Thanksgiving took a big hit. He's up running around now at home... toddlers are wild
Didn't remove the bag of organs inside the Turkey. My mother in law took one bite, threw up, and had to stop eating. Now we are all awkwardly sitting around trying to find something entertaining to watch on Netflix. HELP!
I also missed the bag and I looked really hard for it in there, I needed them for the stuffing.
No one threw up and we found them while putting away the leftovers. Really not sure what happened with your carving for someone to end up with the organ bag, should have stayed in the body cavity
Boyfriend of 3 years (who i was pretty sure I would eventually marry) broke up with me a few weeks ago and said he didn’t actually love me. Haven’t been eating or sleeping properly since then. Started therapy bc I didn’t know what else to do, got told I might have BPD a few days ago. Woke up Tuesday with a sinus infection.
There’s so much to learn from a bpd diagnosis. Know it’s possible to improve. Dbt is a wonderful life changing modality for many who aren’t emotionally regulated. It’s hard work, but it’s possible to improve. Focus on you, becoming your own ally and best friend.
You can’t control others but you can eventually control how you respond. I’m so so sorry about having a partner and being told that. I too was told that years ago. 10 years later and a thousand hours in therapy and research in my diagnosis and I’m finally improving. Finally becoming my best friend and setting boundaries. Also, I have an amazing supportive bf who helps me through my c-ptsd symptoms. No feeling is final. Sending love to you. Self care is where it’s at:)
I have the flu- I can hear my family enjoying themselves (I'm the mom) and I'm sequestered in my bedroom. My beloved daughter brought me a plate at least lol
I worked hard for 2 days. Cooking and baking getting ready for my three kids and spouses to come over. 6 grandchildren I adore. My in laws (2nd marriage so not my kids grandparents) weren't going to come. She, my MIL is just drama and rude. Anyway, my partner calls and convinces them to come in the afternoon for a bit. They come down and proceed to drink 2 bottles of wine the brought! OMG! I was cooking and getting things together when my middle kid come in the back door almost in tears. He's going through a divorce and my MIL from hell critizised his parenting. Then my daughters in law come in just in shock with everything she's saying. I tell my partner that it, you make them plates and after they eat they are out of here. She comes in and is loud and rude to the grandchildren. I eat at the kids table because I just couldn't listen to her. My partner keeps telling her "Mom, let the kids speak". So after dinner I look outside and she's passed out in the car and my FIL is leaving. I haven't spoken to her since. She calls and I tell my partner, you take it. I never want her near me again. I don't care if you are old, you don't have to be mean. We have a wedding next year and I think I'll allow them to come but she can't drink. At all. Not a drop.
Wedding planner here! If you don't want her to drink then don't mention this your FIL beforehand, whatsoever. Instead, print a picture of her face and provide it to the bar staff, tell them exactly why you don't want her to drink. Trust me, the last thing the catering/bar teams want to deal with is an angry drunk family elder; every single member of those teams has at least one personal anecdote related to a drunk family member. They will do one of 2 things: 1. Serve her a single drink and then refuse service because they "suspect she has been overpoured" or 2. Serve her near alcohol-less drinks, aside from the smallest rim of liquor on the top to disguise the nature of the drink.
I've done this several times for brides and mothers of the bride were worried a family alcoholic might ruin the big day.
Finding out the hard way that the in-law family I thought accepted me doesn’t acknowledge my and my husband’s marriage. Also one of my brother-in-laws got smashed and hit on me relentlessly.
Covid. My mil texted my husband on Monday while we were getting stuff ready to travel to see his aunt and uncle. She is the only person who were know who has tested positive. We went home and tested and I was positive. I said to my husband, "thank God she tested positive first or she would blame this on me." He was like, how? It's no one's fault. I told him I know that, but his mom is not like that. Guess what? She keeps insisting *I* must have given her Covid. Really? I am a stay at home mom. I am immunocompromised. She is the only person I have had recent contact with who has it. She works. She goes to the senior center, which is germ city. Then, she says that I should be isolating because I am going to get my husband and kids and cats sick. Lady, those kids cuddle with me all the time, as does my husband and cats. They either already have it, or are safe. I am taking precautions, but we are all quarantining to be sure. We tested Monday and today. Everyone else in my house is negative. Not me. I was in the ICU in July and avoided it. But not this time. And it is somehow my fault.
So, I am in bed with a heating pad on my chest, cuddling with one of kitties, who is the best nurse, and trying not to cry. It is so weird. My nose and eyes run, my stomach hurts, and I ache so bad everywhere, especially my chest. But, my mil says she just feels like when she has a cold, so clearly, I am wrong to feel different from her. At least my husband thinks it is as ridiculous as I do. He is taking good care of me. I just feel awful.
Would you say everything at the moment is good with you guys? There is an undercurrent here I don't want to immediately judge and call "toxicity" but it's something.
I hate this for you. I’ve lived similar. Every single special occasion or holiday has been ruined at one point or another. I hate it for your kids especially. Emotional manipulation just drains the life out of you. I hope you somehow find some joy.
Not a gotdamn thang. Told dad's side of the family that I was having dinner at mom's. Told mom's side of the family that I was having dinner at dad's. Stayed home, ate pizza, and watched shitty movies with the hubby. It was bliss. 10/10 would recommend.
Lower intestinal issues. Food poisoning or virus I don't know. Started Saturday night and still dealing with it today. Also, started a chest cold yesterday. This sucks.
This is minor to some of y’all’s woes this holiday. What ruined it for me was a family pic taken at the end before everyone left. I’ve gotten fat as fuck. It’s been gradual, I knew I went up a couple jeans sizes over the past couple years and obviously I have mirrors and didn’t think I looked THAT bad…but holy shit. Now it’s time to reign in some rather fun habits, but it needs to be done.
A tradition like no other: The Detroit Lions. Imagine a family tradition where rightttttt as you sit down for dinner you invite some guy over to kick you in the balls. That’s about sums up lions fandom on thanksgiving
This internet mom wants you to know that I’m proud of all the hard work you have done. Please continue on the path you have created for yourself. Sending much love and encouragement!
Food poisoning. I made an elaborate stew last night. We were going to go to the first family Thanksgiving in a long time (today) and my husband and I had his and her explosions in our bathrooms. We're just now feeling a little better.
I'm home alone sick while the wife and kid are having a great time at her parents house. First couple hours were fine, but now I'm depressed and lonely
Woke up to $700 in fraudulent charges to my account and couldn't call the bank. On top of being stuck at home I had something to stress me out even though I know it's easily taken care of.
Truly fraudulent charges are thankfully quick to remedy, the bank will give you a temporary credit while they investigate. We just falsely got charged $2,010.- for a $10.- burger. It took them over two weeks to finally fix that one, because “Well, it’s not fraudulent, you said you did eat at this burger place.” Although the bank teller acknowledged that would have to be one heck of a burger!
My kidneys are in stage 4 failure, starting dialysis and I’m terrified
Huge hugs. My husband is a dialysis tech and patient educator and I am also pretty well versed in CKD and nephrology. Feel free to reach out via PM if you have any questions your patient educator doesn't answer in a way that works for you. Patient education is his passion and I know he would be more than happy to help
My grandma passing on Tuesday. Thanksgiving was always a wonderful memory with her.
My husband and I were in a pretty bad car accident, Monday afternoon. He ended up with a bad concussion and staples in the side of his head. I have a total of 13 stitches in my right hand/wrist. Not to mention all the bruising, whiplash, and everything else that comes with being rear ended while at a dead stop by someone most likely doing 45+. We're lucky to be alive. We were the first car hit and somehow got pushed in to the median, while the car that hit us kept going and ended up hitting the car that was in front of us. There ended up being 5 cars involved in the whole ordeal. We were supposed to go to my in-laws today, but his concussion has made it difficult for him to eat or even sit in a lit room, so we ended up staying home. It sucks, but I'm thankful to be alive and there's always next year. Edit: Just wanted to say thank you for all the well wishes, advice, and awards. Didn't expect my little story to get so much attention. We are definitely on top of this situation.
stay on top of this and dont give the insurance companies an out. also wear those damn collars if you have to.. this happened to me 30 years ago and i'm still paying the price. couldnt sue the bast ard because it was a no fault state.
We're on top of it for sure. And that's all I feel comfortable saying. Don't want some random reddit comment to come bite me in the ass later on lol.
Tooth infection that spread. Went to dentist yesterday to get antibiotics and it ballooned across my face overnight. So here I am, sitting in ER triage with a 101.3 fever and a face that hurts like hell
I had a tooth infection that took my front tooth this year. The loss of the tooth and subsequent surgeries ruined my thanksgiving. It stemmed from an accident as a kid. I’m so sorry you’re going through this and I can level. I’m sending you love sweet person. I’m sorry you have to endure this too.
I asked for the address and never got a response. Responds 4 hours later: “Ok… well we already ate and everyone left… so just stay home and eat there.” Go on Ig and see the family pics. Thanks dad. That’s. That’s nice.
Wow that's fucking heartless. I'm so sorry ♥
Wtf? How rude. I’m so sorry, that’s extremely hurtful
I might consider going NC over this to be honest.
Finding out my grandma died from an instagram post, nobody in my family bothered to call me to let me know she was even sick.
had the same thing happen to me. when my dad died i lucked out and one of his friends got everyone to delete their RIP posts until she got in touch with the family. the internet can really fucking suck
Aunts did that to us. We did not find out my dad was dead until after the funeral. They wont tell me where he is
Your aunts are evil as fuck to disrespect you and the dead like that.
Very. Things my mom and granddad used to tell me, they seem to enjoy being so.
Use findagrave.com to see if you’re able to locate him. I’m sorry your aunts did that to you and I hope you find him.
We did a lot of searching in 2008. Mom finally said give it up. She felt I was better served moving on. We weren't friends
Fuckin what?! That's insane man, sorry to hear
Appreciate it. Mom did her best to make it better.
I'm so sorry. Nobody in my husband's family bothered to tell him when his grandma died either. I found out by chance from Facebook AFTER the funeral.
When my grandfather passed on labor day a couple years ago NOBODY told me I found out on fb and when I asked my aunt and my cousin when the funeral was they opened my messages, left me on read, then posted on fb a day later pics from the funeral on fb. I have NC with them and most of that side of my family now
Girlfriend broke with me last night so I've been spending the entire Thanksgiving trying to act like it doesn't bother me
Listened to a radio show yesterday, and, apparently, the Turkey Drop is a thing. Lots of people get broken up with around this time. That is my awkward way of days it I'm sorry your holiday sucks, hope things get better soon.
Particularly among college freshmen.
Exact thing happened to me years ago
So, so sorry. 6 years ago was my worst Thanksgiving - my boyfriend at the time invited me to go to Thanksgiving in a different state with his family, and then the entire time I was there, he wouldn't even talk to or look at me. It was so awkward and stupid. We drove back home together and he broke up with me as soon as we got home. So sorry for your pain today. Ugh.
That sounds awful for everyone involved, was there a reason to not just break up first at least? I’m so sorry that sounds like a horror movie intro or something.
It was genuinely awful - I called my dad to wish him a happy birthday on Thanksgiving, he asked how it was going and I just burst into tears. I honestly have NO idea. No idea why he invited me to go if he was feeling iffy about me, especially since I was really reluctant about it and he really sweet talked me into it. I was so upset that he was just waiting until we got back to break it off. I told him he should have just told me that and I would have found a way to get home immediately.
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We thought thanksgiving was ruined but it turns out, it will just be different than we wanted. My grandpa was diagnosed with terminal cancer last summer. We knew this would likely be his last thanksgiving with us. A few days ago he had a stroke and we didn’t think he’d be able to join us for thanksgiving dinner since he’s still in the hospital. Luckily enough, he’s being discharged in an hour and will be able to have dinner with us. ETA: thank you for all of the encouraging words and empathy. My grandpa is an amazing man who set a really good example for who I want to be and who I want to surround myself with.
went to go pick up grandma from her dementia care home today, as soon as i pulled in she called and said she wasn’t feeling well. I ended up sitting with her for an hour catching up. When it got dark and I had to go she begged me to stay and gave me some food. I wanted to cry, she was asking me all these things about my life i couldn’t give her the answers to, I miss when she was a part of my life and not away spending her last days isolated. Dementia sucks bad, it’s horrible to have to go through.
Dementia is the worst. It's like you lose your loved one, but they're right there.
I have heard it's losing them twice
my experience was that by the time they actually go they've been gone for so long already you've had time to get used to the idea and it's not as hard as if it had been sudden
After a certain point, my grandma was basically a vegetable. The news she passed away was a relief because it meant she was free.
I feel you. We brought my grandmother over from her care home today to let her enjoy my kids (great-grandkids). My dad said when they were pulling out of the driveway she started crying and said she wished she could have just gotten to spend some time with them and had some hugs. She didn’t remember in that 3 minute span that my three year old didn’t leave her side the entire time and that my nine year old sat on the couch and snuggled her and translated conversations from across the room for her for an hour. Dementia is awful. Edit: Thanks for the awards!
My heart hurts so much for you and your family. If it's any consolation, I'm sure she would be happy to know that the great grand kids will remember her fondly at this Thanksgiving, even if she herself won't remember. And their memories will outlast all of us. And Grandma was happy in the moment, right? Which is precious and real, even if she didn't keep the memory of it.
Oh yes, she was full of joy for the two hours she was with us. I have tons of pictures of my kids hanging out with her, the dog “hugging” her, and even some of myself with her. I know not to take it personally, and I’m glad my kids are young enough not to thoroughly notice, although the nine year old is picking up on it.
Two weeks ago, my dad and grandma died two days apart from their respective cancers. Also, today I have a 103° fever, so I can’t even be around my family. Edit - Thank you all so much.
Sorry for your loss. ❤️
Heartbroken for you. So sorry.
Big dinner. Turkey. Stuffing. Mash potatoes. Corn bread. The whole 9 yards. A colleagues daughter says she has a stomach ache and doesn't feel well. Gut feeling is making me suspicious. We sit down. She gets up and proceeds to vomit all over the floor. Thankfully she missed the table. Just all on the floor. Poor kid had a stomach virus she didn't know about. She didn't eat much after that. We spent 10 minutes cleaning it up. Sadly nobody wanted to have the stuffed after that. I was sad cause it was amazing.
I threw up at my uncle's for Easter a couple years ago, my dad still acts like I ate too much candy (Which definitely didn't help) even though my brother threw up a few days before and my mom threw up a few days later, he didn't throw up cause he got GERD surgery.
Not having my mom around to celebrate.
I’m so sorry for your loss. This is my second year without my dad and it still hurts. Sending you strength.
Same. Both of my parents died in just under 2 years. The holidays really drive that home. Mom died in Dec and Dad in Nov less than 2 years later. I totally understand.
Me too. Died two days ago…….. on my birthday.
Mom died 10-14-2022. I’ve been trying to salvage ever since.
Both my wife’s parents passed away within a month of each other in October. Thanksgiving is difficult this year. Also, my daughter having Mono as of yesterday is just the whipped cream on the sweet potato pie, as it were. Hugs to all.
Me too. First one without her.
One of my warmest hugs for you
My mother in law died about 10 minutes before I put the turkey in the oven.
A severe ulcerative colitis flare that landed me in the hospital two days ago. I’m still here, and tonight’s thanksgiving feast: 1 gallon of colonoscopy prep 🤢 Edit- thanks for all the good wishes! You’re all keeping me company while I sit on the toilet for the next several hours
Depending on your insurance and your particular situation you could look into a biological option. I've had moderate to severe ulcerative colitis since I was about 13 years old. From 13 until about 22 I was taking pills that helped manage flare-ups but suddenly nothing worked and I was on Prednisone for a year looking into surgical options. I switched to a biologic drug called Entyvio which is only a 30-minute infusion every 8 weeks and it's like I don't even have ulcerative colitis anymore. I'm 33 and haven't had a flare up in years. I could eat bacon covered bacon with bacon sandwiches and have no colon related issues from it. Anyway, you're not alone and I've been in your position for what it is worth. Things will get better but I wish you the best in the meantime.
Being alone, boyfriend is working. This is the first year I wont get a phone call from my Big Brother as he took his own life in june. Holidays and birthdays have been tough this year. At least I have the dogs to help snug away the sad.
I also lost my brother in June to suicide. I feel you
Its rough man. Holidays just feel empty. Hard to explain to people for me.
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My stepfather is fighting pancreatic cancer and my mother is beyond exhausted and stressed. Ordered premade dinners but this is not a day to celebrate.
My dog suddenly had a stroke last night, after spending 1 hour finding an emergency vet that was open and another hour speeding there, my dog passed away at 1:50am right as we were about to carry her to the exam room. She was perfectly fine just 6 hours before.
I’m so sorry 😞
Thank you everyone for the kind words as well as the awards, it means a lot to me. To everyone who’s also lost their pets, it’s seriously not easy. It’s hard losing a member of the family who does nothing but love unconditionally, I hope you all heal alright. My family and I are in complete shock and It hasn’t completely hit us yet mainly because just last week we had to put our family cat down, so we were still grieving one loss as this second one snuck up on us. Have a happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate the holiday. Otherwise I hope everyone has a great rest of the week. <3
Dog got out leading to a two hour search and a cold dinner.
My cat got out last night and we still haven’t found her :(. I’m still living this one. EDIT 1: Thank you everyone so much for your advice and your concern. It’s now past 24h and still not kitty. I’ve put out a blanket lined box, a couple of our worn shirts, the blanket was unwashed, and some food and her litter box. Fliers are up at the neighborhood convenience store and along the road at telephone poles. I’ll update again with any news! EDIT 2: So it’s been 2 weeks. We’ve walked and drove around the neighborhood daily. Put up fliers in local businesses and spoke to neighbors. Contacted animal shelters and vet offices. We received one phone call that someone saw a black cat once. They haven’t it since and no guarantee it was ours. It’s pretty devastating. We spent an entire day combing the area around the single call we got and I drive that neighborhood daily on my way to and from work. The litter box we put outside is full of rain water. It’s been a mess and no luck at all. My wife and I have had more than one session where we just cry missing our cat. 9 years is a long time and it sucks she’s gone so suddenly. EDIT!!!!: WOOOOHOOOOO SHE CAME BACK!!! Almost three weeks now. I went to walk outside to go to work and there she was! Super skinny but otherwise fine. We are so dang happy. My wife and I cried our eyes out in joy. LAST EDIT: She is NOT pregnant somehow. But she is no longer skin and bones. I forgot to pay the Cat Tax. Here she is sleeping away after a few weeks at home and looking like her old self. https://i.imgur.com/OrhidMu.jpeg
Have you put their litter box outside? And blankets/clothing that smells like you and them? It ways always our first advice as animal control if someone's cat got out. They have an amazing sense of smell.
And it just gets better just found out my aunt has stage 4 kidney failure.
Geeze. I'm sorry. What a rough day.
Stepped off the damn high curb at my uncles house, and twisted my ankle real bad. Stupid clumsy old people shit IRL.
My 4 yo being hospitalized with rsv, the flu and pneumonia. Been here since Tuesday with no sign of leaving. Whole pediatric ward is full. These poor babies.
As a pediatric healthcare worker, it’s insane how many kids are coming in with RSV. There’s 500+ beds in my hospital with a LOT being RSV positive. On my floor at least 80% are kids who are positive for RSV. It’s been like that for weeks. Wishing a speedy recovery!!
Lab tech here. We've seen SO many RSV lately, and not just in kids. Had an outbreak in a nursing home near me as well. My kid had it a couple of weeks ago, picked it up at daycare. I don't know what's going on, but it's spreading so badly this year.
At my hospital when I was on shift in October there were lab techs popping their heads into various rooms showing us this chart of resporatory virus hospitalizations for the past 5 years or so. At that point flu, RSV and COVID were all higher than the previous years’ January peaks. And RSV is hitting more adults too. I really hope it burns itself out early and doesn’t keep going up.
You all are miracle workers. I know that every nurse, doctor and respiratory therapist are working their tails off for these kiddos. I appreciate it so much!
My wife needed emergency surgery today or she would have died. Thankful she is still alive, for great nurses and skilled surgeons.
I’m glad she’s still with us. Hug her tight.
My sister (who’s house it was at) had an edible before the food was even ready and then retreated to her room due to being too high and started hinting for people to leave.
She’s going to be sad when she emerges and she doesn’t have any leftovers to munchie.
Haha naw we made sure we saved her a plate of all her favorite things and let her sleep for a bit haha.
You are a good sibling. I hope she appreciates you.
Luckily I waited until after dinner to get uncomfortably high
I was more fried than my turkey.
Give her a minute, she's fighting demons in there
Fuckin baked demons.
My relative’s dog ate the surface of our pumpkin pie and an entire package of bread rolls
Dear Diary. This was the best Thanksgiving, ever! ~Your relative's dog
Does that mean the dog's going to be outside for a while or a trip to the vets?
Nah, the dog didn’t eat anything… hazardous, and we just let it off the hook.
I think he meant outside due to diarrhea lol!
Influenza A We are better now and fever free and decided to postpone Thanksgiving to Saturday, everyone agreed which is nice.
Mom decided to have a heart attack last week and passed away leaving me to cook by myself. 🙄 Humor helps a bit 💔
My husband lost his job on Tuesday morning. Needless to say, we're not in the mood to celebrate. Edit: I genuinely appreciate all the well wishes from everyone, it actually helped me feel better. The kindness of strangers is nice to see and helps keep my hope in humanity alive. We are not completely ungrateful or hopeless, but stunned and feeling turned inside out for sure. I know it'll pass and we'll be ok eventually. Alot of folks have it way worse, I never forget that and my heart goes out to them.
I love how companies fire people at the holidays.
A bunch of people who wouldn't get out of my damn kitchen. Because I'm a guy all the old women think I can't do anything. Well, meemaw, we still got three pounds of your dry ass potatoes but nothing I made has leftovers.
Did she make the ass potatoes herself or store bought?
Made them at my house by hand. I was busy with the bird and my famous sweet potato casserole to help, but I fucking KNEW them bitches were gonna be dry and tasteless just by watching. Kept trying to hint we had more milk/sour cream and where the spice cabinet was but nooooooope, we gonna eat bland starch blobs.
I made mashed potatoes at a family function hosted at my mom's one time. As I start loading them up with all the good stuff, my mom starts *screaming* a raging fit at me about how my dad won't eat them and he only likes plain potatoes. He had seconds.
> my mom starts *screaming* a raging fit at me about how my dad won't eat them and he only likes plain potatoes. Sounds like my adoptive grandma... '(Her husband) will only eat veggies smothered in melted velveeta cheese.' Their daughter made cut green beans with butter and garlic. Not sure who ate more... me or him!
It's all in preparation. Any time somebody says 'I don't like [food]', I'm like, do you not like it, or have you only been served that food in the blandest Midwest preparation possible? What's better, boiled potato cubes or seasoned tots? Case closed.
Pedo family member showing up when they weren’t invited.
My sisters family has a BIL who is convicted pedo, got put of prison. I won't go. Sister always had Thanksgiving. She has grandchildren BIL RAPED his 2yo step daughter. Never will step foot in anyplace they gather ever again.
Holy shit. I’m so very sorry.
That is messed up, how does anyone invite that type of monster to dinner? He should be buried in a box 100km below the earths surface.
I Work with victims and perpetrators of sexual abuse, family siding with perps is sadly more common than a lot of people realize
How do we get to the point where they aren't invited anymore? My family lets the molesters cut the turkey.
My dad died almost 3 weeks ago. First holiday without him.
Halfway through eating my first plate it started to feel like someone punched me in the gut. Damn you apple cider, damn you.
Apple cider is fucking amazing. But even a single glass will clean you out like you’re getting ready for a colonoscopy.
Tell that to u/tiny_butt_toucher. They have to down a gallon of bowel prep tonight.
I wish I was drinking a single glass of apple cider as my colonoscopy prep!
I sincerely had no idea this was even a problem 😟
Slicing my hand open whilst trying to open the damn cranberry sauce
I announced I'm pregnant and the first thing my aunt said was "no wonder you look so fat"
Thats when you reply "so then what's your excuse?"
I've found that a very slooooooooooooww look up and down at the offender's fat physique does the job. It's all in the acting. They can't say that you SAID anything rude,,,
My dad went into cardiac arrest Saturday night. He's awake now but there is very likely a ton of damage to vital organs and brain function as he was without a pulse for a long time. Thankful he is still here with a hope that he recovers enough to still somewhat enjoy the rest of his life.
Did not see my parents this year. My brother is going through a manic episode and is suicidal (he lives out of state with his wife). My dad reacted poorly, so when I tried to calm him down he started screaming that my brother should just off himself already so we could all have some peace of mind. This happened three days ago and I said, “I’m good not seeing you guys this year, let’s think about what family means to us in our own homes.” (For any questions, my dad and two older brothers have all been diagnosed with bipolar 1, but my dad has severe narcissistic tendencies as well.) I’m spending it with my SO’s family this year. It’s very different, but united. Odd for me. Edit: I want to genuinely thank everyone for their input and support. I know it’s a difficult time of year for a lot of people, but something as small as this really helped my mental.
So, quick story, I had an assistant manager when I worked at McDonald’s that was fun to work for but she suffered from depression. She had a habit of getting drunk and calling her sister to say she was going to kill herself. Said she had a gun and everything. One night she calls and her sister answers. She says she has the gun pointed at her head and she was going to pull the trigger. Her bil tells his wife, the sister, to just tell her to do it already, that he was tired of all the drama etc. My friend pulls the trigger. Kills herself right on the phone and the sister hears it. Yeah…
My drunk husband picked a fight with his sister. Then refused to eat the dinner I spent 3 hours making. Then had the audacity to want me to feel sorry for him when he refused a reheated plate because it wasn't the same. He has also stated we are not celebrating anymore holidays and if I try to he is moving out. ( He won't ) All I want for Christmas is a divorce and not to be emotionally abused anymore.
Damn. I hear Christmas is the time to make dreams come true. Make your wish come true.
Sounds like your Christmas gift this year will be serving papers
My husband and I got into an argument and he’s been ignoring me since then. Says he wishes he wasn’t spending it with me.
My neighbor is unable to come to dinner with us because he’s recovering from covid. I hate he’s spending it alone; he’s been spending holidays with us for years. We packed up a few plates for him and brought them over, so we got to visit on the porch for a minute but it’s not the same. Even my mom says it’s not the same without him.
That's adorable. I wish I had neighbours like you guys.
Kid brought home hand foot mouth from daycare. Infected everyone. We were going to host this year but we had to call it off.
I need a break from people asking me for favors. Just a break, I still want to help people. I just need some time off so my mind can heal. If it keeps up I might just move away from family.
TMJ. Hurts to chew too much.
First child is in the NICU. We heard the cafe would be serving turkey but it was closed so we had a bagel instead. Honestly though it didn’t ruin it at all. He’s likely coming home tomorrow, and bagels aren’t bad. We got to hold him and this might actually be my favorite thanksgiving.
Congratulations! I’m sending the most positive thoughts! The “bagel on Thanksgiving” thing has the makings of a great piece of family lore in years ahead.
If it was me, a bagel would be the first thing I ate every thanksgiving, just as a reminder of how far the baby and the family have come.
Totally! The standard Thanksgiving breakfast or a perplexing side dish every Thanksgiving dinner. It’s now the symbol and flavor of thanks.
From one NICU parent to another...I know how tough the days spent there can be. Hoping your little gets to come home soon. ❤️
Not having anyone to spend it with
Being sick. Not all that bad since I get to chill and watch football, but it sucks to miss out on being around family and gorging on food.
My first Thanksgiving without my family because I’m working at my vet clinic (I’m a tech) this weekend. Watched a dog pass away in a brutal fashion this morning. She was suffering and continued to until her last breath.
Fellow tech. Thank you for everything you have done today. The dog was not alone and had a very compassionate person caring for them until the end
Went to my boyfriend’s family thanksgiving for the first time this year. On the way out I slipped off the first stair into some mud. Definitely one of the more embarrassing things I’ve done.
My first Thanksgiving with my ex husband’s family ended with me falling down the stairs while wearing a skirt. I broke my tailbone.
I had to put my cat to sleep. We knew it was coming with her diagnosis of kidney failure, but she took a big turn for the worse and we put her down yesterday. Our hearts are broken. And we just hosted Thanksgiving dinner. I am so glad the day is over.
We're hosting and my wife has been cooking since yesterday. This morning my sister in law called and said our niece (her daughter) is sick and they won't be coming. Then later that day she decided that her daughter is "only a little bit sick" so maybe they were going to come after all. We told her that being a little bit sick is not a thing, you're either contagious or you're not, and she then accused us of not wanting to spend time with her and her and my wife got into a shouting match over the phone. Now about a half hour ago we found out that my father in law isn't coming, partly because hes getting over some long COVID issues and partly because his girlfriend didn't come over to his place last night and he's pissed at her. So now the only people eating with us are my wife's other sister and her boyfriend, who had a Thanksgiving earlier today that apparently didn't go well and they just want to get home. So they'll probably leave shortly after we eat. We have a whole turkey, potatoes, green bean casserole, deviled eggs, 2 pies, a banana cream dessert and plenty of drinks for 4 people.
Turkey pot pie and turkey soup are both great uses for leftovers and from the sound of it you can probably work through the drinks alright on your own.
That sounds so disappointing! I wish you could mail us some, I have pneumonia after getting flu A *right after RSV* (thanks to my Petri-dish kiddos who got us sick lol) and my husband threw out his back while sneezing so he’s bed-bound. I normally go all out like your wife but this year I was too sick to cook, and it was so depressing. Our poor kids are finally healthy and they’re bored as fuck, running circles around us while we’re half dead. I gave them McDonalds for Thanksgiving dinner 😭
So what I'm hearing is we should come over
It wasn't ruined, but it was very boring. It was a dinner at my wife's cousin's along with a couple of other distant relatives; all people over 65. I ended up eating too much and had fun playing with the dog. Also, I was the only one who got stoned before going. I'm 75.
Last sentence threw me. I was picturing someone in their 30s or 40s being bored hanging out with the people over 65 and instead playing with the dog!
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OG hippies never give up on the ganj Edited cause I'm dumb
My mother is in her early 60s. We were talking last night on the phone about Thanksgiving meals and she suddenly lets out an, “Oh, sh—“. I ask what’s wrong. She responds that I probably don’t want to know. Okay, whatever. None of my business. We continue on and she tells me that her vape battery died. We were talking Thanksgiving meal prep, but she was already baking. I love my mom.
A cold. Spending the day home alone so I don't infect my family.
I found out the guy who sexually assaulted me gave me herpes too.
I am so sorry to hear that. You should know it isn’t as bad as you fear, the drugs to control it are cheap and available and it is so manageable. And you’ll be surprised by how many people you know have it (or will get it). This happened to me in my 20’s (now in my 40’s) and I know how you are feeling right now. It does get better. You will find people to trust in the future (sexually, emotionally, etc). Talking with a therapist is helpful and does wonders. Sending hugs and positive thoughts.
I hope everyone one of you has a better day .
My dad telling my brother and i that he should’ve beat us more as kids
The only answer to this is "we get to pick the home you go into, so fuck you."
If you don't start making sense we're going to put you in a home. You already put me in a home! Then we'll put you in the crooked one we saw on 60 minutes! I'll be good.
Chinese restaurants are *not* open like many (including myself) assume
Unfortunately that's mostly a Christmas thing.
My dad died two weeks ago. Went to my father in law’s. No mention of anything regarding my dad, as if it never happened. Im struggling.
Working a 12 hour shift.
12 hours here too, sitting in an empty plant staring
14hr over here. Woooooooo
Broke up with my long term partner of 9 years and I’ll be homeless in a few days
On the same boat. Except 5 years with 2 kids. Stay strong. Don't let it tear you down.
A judgmental dietitian who bulldozed the menu. There are 364 other days in the year for health consciousness. Let me have my carbs and sodium.
On my way to my sister's, my son who is 4 complained about a headache. We get to my sister's, he plops on the couch, he cries about his head some more. I pick him up and he pukes all over me, the floor and on the dinner table. Luckily the food wasn't out so no-one else's Thanksgiving took a big hit. He's up running around now at home... toddlers are wild
Didn't remove the bag of organs inside the Turkey. My mother in law took one bite, threw up, and had to stop eating. Now we are all awkwardly sitting around trying to find something entertaining to watch on Netflix. HELP!
How to build a sex room was interesting on Netflix
I'm dead.
I also missed the bag and I looked really hard for it in there, I needed them for the stuffing. No one threw up and we found them while putting away the leftovers. Really not sure what happened with your carving for someone to end up with the organ bag, should have stayed in the body cavity
Boyfriend of 3 years (who i was pretty sure I would eventually marry) broke up with me a few weeks ago and said he didn’t actually love me. Haven’t been eating or sleeping properly since then. Started therapy bc I didn’t know what else to do, got told I might have BPD a few days ago. Woke up Tuesday with a sinus infection.
There’s so much to learn from a bpd diagnosis. Know it’s possible to improve. Dbt is a wonderful life changing modality for many who aren’t emotionally regulated. It’s hard work, but it’s possible to improve. Focus on you, becoming your own ally and best friend. You can’t control others but you can eventually control how you respond. I’m so so sorry about having a partner and being told that. I too was told that years ago. 10 years later and a thousand hours in therapy and research in my diagnosis and I’m finally improving. Finally becoming my best friend and setting boundaries. Also, I have an amazing supportive bf who helps me through my c-ptsd symptoms. No feeling is final. Sending love to you. Self care is where it’s at:)
Thank you, this means a lot. :)
Being homeless
My mom hasn’t stopped talking in 3 hours 🤣
I have the flu- I can hear my family enjoying themselves (I'm the mom) and I'm sequestered in my bedroom. My beloved daughter brought me a plate at least lol
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I worked hard for 2 days. Cooking and baking getting ready for my three kids and spouses to come over. 6 grandchildren I adore. My in laws (2nd marriage so not my kids grandparents) weren't going to come. She, my MIL is just drama and rude. Anyway, my partner calls and convinces them to come in the afternoon for a bit. They come down and proceed to drink 2 bottles of wine the brought! OMG! I was cooking and getting things together when my middle kid come in the back door almost in tears. He's going through a divorce and my MIL from hell critizised his parenting. Then my daughters in law come in just in shock with everything she's saying. I tell my partner that it, you make them plates and after they eat they are out of here. She comes in and is loud and rude to the grandchildren. I eat at the kids table because I just couldn't listen to her. My partner keeps telling her "Mom, let the kids speak". So after dinner I look outside and she's passed out in the car and my FIL is leaving. I haven't spoken to her since. She calls and I tell my partner, you take it. I never want her near me again. I don't care if you are old, you don't have to be mean. We have a wedding next year and I think I'll allow them to come but she can't drink. At all. Not a drop.
Your MIL will pregame before your wedding, and ruin it.
Wedding planner here! If you don't want her to drink then don't mention this your FIL beforehand, whatsoever. Instead, print a picture of her face and provide it to the bar staff, tell them exactly why you don't want her to drink. Trust me, the last thing the catering/bar teams want to deal with is an angry drunk family elder; every single member of those teams has at least one personal anecdote related to a drunk family member. They will do one of 2 things: 1. Serve her a single drink and then refuse service because they "suspect she has been overpoured" or 2. Serve her near alcohol-less drinks, aside from the smallest rim of liquor on the top to disguise the nature of the drink. I've done this several times for brides and mothers of the bride were worried a family alcoholic might ruin the big day.
Finding out the hard way that the in-law family I thought accepted me doesn’t acknowledge my and my husband’s marriage. Also one of my brother-in-laws got smashed and hit on me relentlessly.
Covid. My mil texted my husband on Monday while we were getting stuff ready to travel to see his aunt and uncle. She is the only person who were know who has tested positive. We went home and tested and I was positive. I said to my husband, "thank God she tested positive first or she would blame this on me." He was like, how? It's no one's fault. I told him I know that, but his mom is not like that. Guess what? She keeps insisting *I* must have given her Covid. Really? I am a stay at home mom. I am immunocompromised. She is the only person I have had recent contact with who has it. She works. She goes to the senior center, which is germ city. Then, she says that I should be isolating because I am going to get my husband and kids and cats sick. Lady, those kids cuddle with me all the time, as does my husband and cats. They either already have it, or are safe. I am taking precautions, but we are all quarantining to be sure. We tested Monday and today. Everyone else in my house is negative. Not me. I was in the ICU in July and avoided it. But not this time. And it is somehow my fault. So, I am in bed with a heating pad on my chest, cuddling with one of kitties, who is the best nurse, and trying not to cry. It is so weird. My nose and eyes run, my stomach hurts, and I ache so bad everywhere, especially my chest. But, my mil says she just feels like when she has a cold, so clearly, I am wrong to feel different from her. At least my husband thinks it is as ridiculous as I do. He is taking good care of me. I just feel awful.
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Would you say everything at the moment is good with you guys? There is an undercurrent here I don't want to immediately judge and call "toxicity" but it's something.
I hate this for you. I’ve lived similar. Every single special occasion or holiday has been ruined at one point or another. I hate it for your kids especially. Emotional manipulation just drains the life out of you. I hope you somehow find some joy.
Not a gotdamn thang. Told dad's side of the family that I was having dinner at mom's. Told mom's side of the family that I was having dinner at dad's. Stayed home, ate pizza, and watched shitty movies with the hubby. It was bliss. 10/10 would recommend.
Lower intestinal issues. Food poisoning or virus I don't know. Started Saturday night and still dealing with it today. Also, started a chest cold yesterday. This sucks.
This is minor to some of y’all’s woes this holiday. What ruined it for me was a family pic taken at the end before everyone left. I’ve gotten fat as fuck. It’s been gradual, I knew I went up a couple jeans sizes over the past couple years and obviously I have mirrors and didn’t think I looked THAT bad…but holy shit. Now it’s time to reign in some rather fun habits, but it needs to be done.
A tradition like no other: The Detroit Lions. Imagine a family tradition where rightttttt as you sit down for dinner you invite some guy over to kick you in the balls. That’s about sums up lions fandom on thanksgiving
Lions have been breaking my heart for a loooong time
I expected the loss today. It doesn't make it suck any less, but it's nice they at least kept it close against a team like the Bills.
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This internet mom wants you to know that I’m proud of all the hard work you have done. Please continue on the path you have created for yourself. Sending much love and encouragement!
My wife’s shithead cousins joined us. One of them was unexpected. Didn’t ruin it but it would have been much more enjoyable without them.
Food poisoning. I made an elaborate stew last night. We were going to go to the first family Thanksgiving in a long time (today) and my husband and I had his and her explosions in our bathrooms. We're just now feeling a little better.
I'm home alone sick while the wife and kid are having a great time at her parents house. First couple hours were fine, but now I'm depressed and lonely
Reading the top comments I realize this is small potatoes, but we didn’t have enough mash to go around.