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Depressed about Thanksgiving

BlueYonderDreams
BlueYonderDreams
The holidays have been rough on me in recent years because I have no family besides my mom. It's hard seeing all of these images of big, happy families when it's just the two of us. Now my mom is in a rehab/long term living facility and it makes it extra lonely for me. I will try to visit with her as long as I can, but it makes me feel sad and lonely that a portion of my day will be spent alone and I won't be having a traditional Thanksgiving dinner.
peterthegreat
peterthegreat
My family is here I will still be depress. There are parties in san francisco you can go to. If you do not have dinner plan.
Community LeaderWanderingVet
WanderingVet
>>a portion of my day will be spent alone

Me too (except for my adorable dog). Probably all day. That's fine with me. I have plenty to do.
BlueYonderDreams
BlueYonderDreams
peterthegreat - I live far from San Francisco.

WanderingVet - I am glad you have plenty to do. I think I need to find a way to keep busy tomorrow.
Community LeaderWanderingVet
WanderingVet
Very good idea. Something ... really, really nice ... FOR YOU.
Desigol1979
Desigol1979
I have to take Gran to town this morning for a Lawyer's appointment. She has to sign a form in relation towards the money she has lying dormant in the South of Ireland.
Heidiclark
Heidiclark
Sorry that you're so lonely. Maybe you can do something nice for yourself. Also yu might want to check out a church in your ar3ea that is havung free Thanksgiving dinner. It would be a great way to meet new people. At any rate I will be thinking about you.
justmemyselfNi
justmemyselfNi
Happy Thanksgiving. Hope your day is alright. I understand the loneliness you feel. Try your beat to stay busy. At least you'll feel accomplished in the long run.
nooneshopeless
nooneshopeless
It's my family making me depressed. It is hard to be alone on this day, though. Hang in there. Tomorrow it will be over.
heatherhurts
heatherhurts
My family (parents and brother) live too far away for me to take a car ride. I am alone today. What's new. I am alone most of the time.

It may help to just think of today as any other day. That is what I try to do. Your post is important in that those of us alone can know that we are not really alone. Thank you for it.

Here is hoping you and your mom have a nice visit.
survivor69
survivor69
LOOK AT MY SLIDESHOW 4 THANKSGIVING.
IT MAY LIFT YOUR SPIRITS UP.............................. ;-]
GBU
DRENA
;-O
survivor69
survivor69
PS. MY HUBBY IS ON THE ROAD, SO I M CALLING PEOPLE 2 WISH THEM A HAPPY THANKSGIVING.............................
LuvMyTitans
LuvMyTitans
I just wanted to give you a huge hug and tell you I'm thinking of you.

Love you.

(((((( HUGE HUGS )))))))))
Community LeaderThePepperMan
ThePepperMan
Wish we could all transport ourselves to a big DS party somewhere. I would love to have a huge pot-luck dinner with all of you!
peterthegreat
peterthegreat
today is thanksgiving. I am depress too.
Heidiclark
Heidiclark
I like Pepprman's idea. We have all worked hard, we deserve a party.
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