I feel very sad because I had a horrible Thanksgiving. It was my worst Thanksgiving ever. I am to blame though.
I am divorced and live 3000 miles away from my child. I am currently living with my parents.
I have joined a newly singles group and went to a luncheon that they had on Thanksgiving dinner. I was also invited to some friend's house for dinner.
I stopped by their house since their house was close to the Thanksgiving luncheon. They were happy to see me and gave me hugs which I could not return. I stayed for a few minutes and then left. They really wanted me to stay for Thanksgiving dinner.
I cried all the way home in the car and then at home because I was alone on Thanksgiving. I felt very very sad and alone. I have been depressed lately and did not want to be around people.
Now I feel bad because I did not have a good Thanksgiving and can not go back in time - regrets......
2006-11-26 02:45:40 · 3 answers · asked by Stareyes 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Thanksgiving
Best way to get through regret is to learn the lesson from it.
We all seem to want to be with friends and family especially on holidays. It's good for us, and it's good for them.
I see no reason why you could not have had thanksgiving dinner with your folks or your friends. Or both!
I understand depression and not wanting to be around other people. But it's really better if you do. It helps you get through it. Even if you don't feel like it. Fake it until you make it.
Vow not to give in to your fear and insecurity next time. Christmas is coming. Find out what everyone is doing. Plan something to look forward to. And don't let yourself back out of it.
2006-11-26 02:59:40 · answer #1 · answered by mrssamikeyp 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need a holiday to have friends and family over for dinner, you don't even have to cook, Invite some friends over on a Sun afternoon, have some chinese food delivered, a few laughs and you'll feel better. Isn't Christmas and newyears around the corner. Go enjoy life, you only get one chance this isn't a dress rehersal, goodluck
2006-11-26 11:34:20 · answer #2 · answered by Bob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree that you should learn from it and invite those friends over for your own dinner. Explain to them how you felt that day and I'm sure they'll understand. However, you say you live with your parents, so how come you were alone?
2006-11-26 11:37:54 · answer #3 · answered by mstrywmn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋