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[Eloise]

For me now Thanksgiving reminds me that I am American.
When I speak to my parents about Thanksgiving its more or less cant be bothered with that anymore- which translates to 'cannot be bothered with you anymore.'
Not what they mean by the way, i know.

[NoSugar]

El, we all have value. I'm sorry your parents make you feel like you don't. It must be hard in some ways not to be here for the annual holidays - they kind of give a structure and rhythm to the year. Do you do anything like make some of the traditional foods and have a celebration where you are, like LC wrote about doing? Even if not, we can all enjoy the spirit of the day and I know from your posts that you're aware of and grateful for many things - including your AF life and Mozart :heart:.

I'm grateful for all of you, grateful that J-Vo, LC, Choices, and SL came back, grateful that Mr G never gives up and is finding his way, grateful that Ava and Pav are about to celebrate year #2, grateful for the reassuring constancy of LB, Nar, Jane, El, and TT, and always grateful that I found MWO and its many members who helped me get my life back.

Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone. xx, NS

[j-vo]

El, I appreciate you! You rock, lady. Never forget it.:sohappy::hug:

Up earlier than I anticipated, but hey, not because I was having anxiety or needed to gulp down a gallon of water. So grateful that I can be up early and have some quiet time before we start getting ready for guests.

Have a lovely and blessed day, All. Oh, and sober! Yes!

[Choices]

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! We celebrated yesterday ... It's Friday now and I'm off to my retreat. Very excited and prepared for not drinking. I won't be able to get online so see you when I get back. Hope everyone has a great holiday if that's where you are or a wonderful weekend. x

[treetops]

Enjoy the retreat and have a great weekend. Let us know how it gives.

[lifechange]

Happy Thanksgiving, Gloamers!
Because we aren't celebrating here today, I'm using it as a day to just be grateful/thankful for what I have. To be honest, until half an hour ago, I was still in a bit of a sorry for myself mood.. don't know exactly why. But I came here and, NS, your list of gratitude cheered me right up! I was happy to be a part of it.:happy2:
El, how is your thumb feeling today? you know, I think, though it didn't cross my mind till I read your post, that part of my mood is probably because I'm missing out on the family festivities. The fact that my Mom is having a brunch and my sister and family (who now live right next door) will be heading over for a lovely, casual meal and company. The weather there is gorgeous and warm. And here I am! Thankful, though, to have all you lovely ladies and G-man back in my life. 3 weeks ago I was in a desperate place AGAIN, so ashamed to be back at square one, scared to come here and admit to you all my failures. And you took me back in, supported me, gave me a big, fat hug.. :hug: to all of you!

Choices, wishing you a very nice retreat. We are all there with you in spirit, supporting you and your decision not to drink! I hope you meet some wonderful, inspiring women and do lots of yoga, hiking, meditating.. to rejuvenate yourself..

J-vo, I was also up today at 5 (have to admit I was in bed at 830pm) and am enjoying my mornings so much.

Wishing you all a wonderful, relaxing day with family and friends and doggies!

[scottish lass]

Here is what I was attempting to post last night! Sorry link wasn't there!

100 Things To Be Grateful For

Grateful to be back and hanging in.
Last night worked out my biggest trigger - it is when I am home alone - girls were with their dad and I really felt in the mood for a drink...I have a couple years to get this out of my system before they leave me for good! Last night was a real struggle...

El - things might just change - I felt the same with my parents, but this year they have actually sent me a thanksgiving card! I was amazed, and choose to be grateful....

[Guitarista]

You are ALL on my gratitude list. Thank you.

LC, great post. It's amazing in such a short time how we can turn our lives around with that decision to turf the booze. It is so cool to know that when we stop, things will improve (in general) as we live our lives with truth and meaning.

LC Happy 21 days! SL, rawkin the 30! Congratulations to you both. Huge stuff!

Have a nice holiday break Thanksgiver's.

Geez, it's still a little warm in here....

[Eloise]

Scottish lass things wont change with my parents.
We are past celebrating holidays as a family.
One nice tging is I am in touch w her older sister.
Omg trouble typing! I sure hope they can fix me up tomorrow.

[lifechange]

Good MAE, Gloamers,

I hope everyone had a nice day, yesterday..
El, how is your thumb? What's up with your keyboard?:happy2: or were you typing on your phone? I hope today finds you feeling well..

SL, my trigger times are both when the girls come back from being at their dad's.. that first day, after I've gotten used to being on my own! and the first day they're gone.. I'm trying to learn to be ok with change.. I hadn't realized it was such a big problem for me. Good on you! for working through the discomfort and cravings.. and, again, Congrats on 30 days yesterday!

LB, how did your 3 hour trip and time with the family go?

I read this great (I found it to be) article from Brain Pickings this morning.. it inspired me.. reminded me that I am on the right path. I am the only one who can know what that means for myself! And it's my job, my responsibility to stay strong, true to myself! I'm taking a "mental health" day off of work today. I am so grateful to work with 3 wonderful women who support me and I them... that we are able to afford such days!

https://www.brainpickings.org/2015/11/25/the-meaning-of-culture-powys/

hugs to you all!

[little beagle]

LC it's actually a 9 hour trip that turned into 12 hours. A long time in a car with 4 beagles. Trust me. The Thanksgiving dinner was wonderful. So great to connect with family. A coupl of which I have not seen since I was very young. Growing up in foster care I did not get time with family. It's a strange, somewhat stressful time seeing everyone now. But wonderful too.
Jane my dogs get that hair standing on end thing. A strip down the back.

[lifechange]

Oh my goodness, LB.. that does sound like quite a journey!!
I guess you have to stop often to stretch the legs and for potty breaks!
glad you had/are having such a nice time..

I'm off to see a dance/theatre performance tonight with my eldest daughter.. soy de cuba.. salsa! She got the tickets for her birthday.. we'll see!

I spend a lot of time reading on the Brain Pickings website today.. lots of really good and inspiring posts..
I'll check in again later before bed. And then again tomorrow morning.. and then throughout the day!:happy2:

[j-vo]

LB! Glad you made it! And how great to see family. How long will you stay? Enjoy, Friend.

LC, that was pretty deep and I don't think my brain goes that far...but I did pick up a line that I liked...

becomes wisdom; a wisdom that can accept defeat, a wisdom that can turn defeat into victory.

I think we're all turning defeat into victory. I don't know it yet, but things are gonna get even better. I just have a feelin'.

Glad everyone is un-hung! Thinking of you Choices, and hope you're getting a much needed mommy away weekend.

I'm getting my hair done - color, highlights, and cut. Pretty major stuff. Then home to walk on my treadmill, and Mr. J-vo is joining a bunch of parents from son's basketball team at a bar to watch a band. I'm not up for that yet, although I love seeing bands and hearing music. Just don't want to take any chances at this point in time. I know it'll be ok eventually. So I'm going to blast xmas music and start to decorate.

Have a good night, All.

[narilly]

Hello everyone. Sounds like you are having a good Thanksgiving week. Things are pretty slow at work because of the holiday in the U.S. A lot of our work is done in the States.

Choices, have fun at your retreat. Glad you aren't drinking.

NS, that was an awesome Gratitude post a few pages back. I really like it. I am grateful for you and all the great information and insight you provide for us here. You have helped me many times.

Jane, my dogs had the fur stand up in a line too. My Daschund always did that. We would say "oh Daisy has her hair up!" and laugh because she was a bully.

El, Sorry about your parents. Hey, but you have a horse and you have us! I am getting a Daschund, in case you missed it. Elvis will be arriving at my house on December 14th, I can hardly wait! OMG!

Sl, glad you did not cave last night. That is a tough one when you are alone, I get that. You are doing great missy!

JVo, Un Hung is the best eh? I am with you on that one. One day you will be able to join hubs to watch all that stuff. No worries.

Life, you are doing so well too. Way to go. Hope you enjoyed the theatre with your daughter.

Lil B, 5 Beagles...12 hours? You are one crazy woman! If that didn't make you drink nothing will!

G....yes, it is a little warm in here.

Have a great night everyone and an Un Hung weekend.

[narilly]

Hey, if I didn't mention someone, I am sorry. There are so many of us now which is Great

Hi Pav! Hope you are doing well Girl.