Thanksgiving

well, Thanksgiving. I used to look forward to it , my child and husband was home and we could all just eat hang out and be a family . Today is not like that, I wish I could just skip thanksgiving . My stbx is making the turkey , and I just don't want to be home , I rather sit in my car all day . But my son needs me there to have a family thanksgiving. I'm in the car now just trying to relax before I go back. My anger is creeping in today. I'm trying to calm the beast in my car. My anger has been subsiding since I know it is just a waste of energy at this point but I guess the holiday is making my head spin. He just will make the turkey like nothing is wrong ... Everything is wrong ! His complete blankness to this pain he is causing me is annoying as hell. He seems so smug . i really just want the smack the smug off his face with a chair. But I would not do that . So I'm in my car trying to be alright. 
            Living with my stbx I knew would be difficult , but it is much more difficult then I imagined. It's almost like he wants me to smile like I used to on thanksgiving . I smile at my son but when my son isn't around I just have a stone cold look on me I am sure. Am I supposed to act happy because he is making a turkey ? Ugh !  I have to focus on the bills get them in order before he leaves. But meanwhile this is the sacrifice I have to make to help myself survive , live with him a little longer. 
       Well I really hope that those of you who celebrate Thanksgiving have a good day. I will do my best to make this day a little less negative for myself , maybe another hour in the car . 

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broken234
broken234

You can do this. You are strong. And in your moments of weakness and anger remember why you are doing this.....then hopefully reason and a sense of calm will come back to you. Happy thanksgiving.
steppingovertheedge
steppingovertheedge

That\'s rough. I hope you made it through OK. Focus on your son, ignore your stbx. To the best of your ability.

This day is over soon and then people can get back to consumption of consumer goods rather than food. :)

Take breaks as needed. Go for a walk. It helps.