remember Thanksgiving

[Autumn Wolf]

6 years ago I refused to go to my parents home for Thanksgiving because my mother was addicted to prescription drugs, and was high all of the time. I didn't want my children's holiday ruined. Or mine again. One week later, she was gone. This is a really difficult time of year for me. Her birthday was also this month, as well as my parents anniversary. I just want everyone to remember: No matter how you feel now, things WILL change. If you do the right things today, you'll feel better about yourself and your choices in the future. Blessed Be.

[FlamedLilly]

Thanks for sharing that with us. I'm sorry that you had to go through that. VERY BIG HUG to you!

[Kilia]

Autumn Wolf,
I send you my healing energy. May the love of the Goddess be bestowed on you at this time.

I too have had a disfunctional relationship with my mother. She was addicted to prescription drugs and alcohol which resulted in me being born with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. When I grew up Holidays were a nightmare if I went to visit her and my father.
One time I took my husband and mother-in-law to see them at Christmas in hoping that she would be sober and we could have a nice visit. Well, it didn't turn out that way and in her stuper, she set herself afire with a burning cigarette she forgot she still had in her bed.

Well... I still remember, but the hurt is now gone.

Blessed Be!

[Flaire-FireStar]

((((((((Autumn))))))))

I know (now) it's hard when someone you love passes...... We have to be fighters... To continue on. And always remember that they're watching down on us.

[Pan]

Hugs to all who have lost..

My father's birthday was Nov 23. He turned 47. :) He's alive and well, and just now starting to thin a little up top. :T

My mother's birthday is Dec 7. She'll be 51. I love them both even though they don't always understand my decision to marry at 19.

I'm going to go to hubby's grandparents' tomorrow (his mom will be there), as well as my mom's tomorrow. I can't wait and I plan on bringing cookies.

I'll heed this advice and go to every holiday with my family. :)

[Saphra]

((((Everyone who has lost)))) May the Goddess hold your hand through this time, and lend you a shoulder to cry on.

[WynterWynd]

(((((((((hugs and prayers))))))) to all!!!!





and just a ((((((BIG HUG)))))))) to eveyone, I think we need it!

[Faery-Wings]

((((hugs and strength))))) to all.

I know my parents and IL's are bound to make me a bit nutty today. But I'll think of this thread and give them all a big hug instead of getting frustrated. Thank you.

[AradiaSupernova]

*huggles to everybody*

This time of year in general is bad for me. We basically exiled 3 people from my family a few years back because of their actions. My older sister and my Dad's parents. It's hard not having them around. Though they are still living, I know they're not coming back to any family gathering or anything. But despite that, I give thanks for the family I do have :) And everything else. Thank you for the reminder :)