well, I understand the memory problems having had ect myself, to be expected I guess.
As for thanksgiving, try and keep your head up, you have nothing to be ashamed of, it seems to me you've internalised a lot of stigma and are applying it yourself. Maybe yr BF's parents are as open-minded as their son, why assume the reverse? They are people to who've no doubt had their own challenges in life...So yeah, try and keep that in mind and be kind to yourself. Best luck.

I have GAD with agoraphobia plus my BPD too. Normally, I would avoid the situation you're going into. If his mom & dad are spiritual they will see you for who you are, not for your disorders. Make a little list of topics you can talk about while you're there. His mother will probably be in the kitchen doing the cooking. You could join her there and ask if there's anything you can do for her. You can offer to set the table. There's a couple of things you can do to keep yourself occupied and out of the limelight. If you find yourself stuck talking to the brothers or the father - refer to your topic list. You'll be able to do this. Thank heavens it's only a couple of hours.
peace, teresa

Pretend you have met them. Just say hi, how are you? You don't have to call each of them by name. If your bf is near and you want to ask a question, get him to get their attention if needed. I don't know if this will help but try not to be to hard on yourself.

You guys have all had great advise so far. I am just making myself sick, and setting myself up for failure. I have been working with my pdoc on this, so I am going to try. My BF will be there for me all the way. I just forget alot of stuff, and dont want to look like an idiot. Thanks again you guys, Kat

I still feel like I cant do it. I dont want to hurt my BF, he is veery close with his family. Maybe its because my family wont have anything to do with me. Ya think?

probably....i'm sure you're imagining it to be much worse than the reality.

I feel your anxiety and pain. I have my in laws coming for 2 weeks before Christmas and I'm just freaked out about it too. So many sympathies.

I will be spending TG working on a car.

Is that by choice Chugger?

I'm alone and broke and I have to go to work tomorrow night. I normally take the bus but they aren't running on TG so I've gotta try to get that thing running or I can't get to work.

Hey chugger sorry your ride is down. I wish I knew how to fix my car I've changed an alternator once on my old Hyndai (P>O>S)changed my own oil but never really was trained to do it I think I would have been a decent mechanic.