Is Anyone Else Out There All Alone This Thanksgiving Holiday???

Ya, being alone and being lonely are two different things. Sure I could go bother someone in my family but afterall, I don't really think Thanksgiving is what it use to be. Hugs to ya OP and hope you don't feel too lonely.

I have some small chores to catch up on, and then perhaps I will just go to the Walmart parking lot and see how many people show up. (maybe not either).

Think of all the stress and bother you won't have to bother with and I know one bar that will be open Thanksgiving night, but I doubt if I will go there, even if they have snacks to munch on or something like that.

I have more important things to consider also lately and have to get done with the small chores because the day after will be a lot colder and what is it - Black Friday. Who cares, I sure don't about that day?

There is also some Churches giving out meals tomorrow also, but I doubt I go there and one who may be giving out (just at a mall) a dinner to about 2500 people. I am not sure of the number but perhaps I will end up there for once, since a lot of people go there.

Not everyone is about just taking or getting together anymore, and afterall, you have to look at eating too much anyway, which I do not need anymore.

Here's hoping you have a fine day though OP.

I moved 500 miles away from my family. When its toxic, it's no good.

Alone. Husband just died and I am suffering from grief something terrible. Have no family here and no friends here. Going to the cemetery.

unfortunately i'll have a house full of people tomorrow
but more than likely slip off by myself as usual


HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYBODY!!!!!!!!

LOTS O LOVE TO YOU ALL!

Blessings

Back at ya! Have the dogs and cat..lol!

I'm so sorry, It is still difficult for me , loss my husband 4 years ago. Sometimes the cemetery helps.
You just have keep up the struggle and go day by day.

I'm very sorry to hear this, ladies. Keep your chin up and I hope that your grief subsides and you can find something in life to get you going again. I hope your husbands loved you dearly, and if they did...this is what they would want for you: new life/hope.
:)

Yes! It's great! I just hope some jackass doesn't come around and invite me to their nightmarish get-together.

That's very sad. Sometimes there are people who create so much pain, and continue to do so, without regard to all of the people they hurt. Those kind of people make these holidays dreadful. I choose not to be around them at all. I would go serve dinner at must ministries or someplace for thanksgiving. We don't have to be alone, and sometimes being around those who need company also, is worlds better than being with family.

Do you live anywhere near Dallas?

Aww, well thanks but my family won't be saluting me, they all think I'm an underachiever for what I do. Being a flight attendant isn't THAT glamorous anymore. lol. Being alone for holidays is part of the price I pay for doing what I enjoy. Luckily I have a good crew with me. Passengers are much nicer to us on the actual holiday, which is a nice bonus. Before and after its dog eat dog for sure!

Cheers

know that God is with ya 24/7

right on, living on a sailboat at anchor and yeah, a thanksgiving alone but good to hear from others alike. great idea for a thread op. here's to a good day to all

No, I wouldn't dream of taking a meal away from someone who is less fortunate than me and may be hungry. I have the means to feed myself, its just the togetherness with my family I will miss.

No I live near Houston.

ok that me too.

Hugs to all you guys toninght.

Wish I could take the pain away and heal yor hurts.


18 year old in my towm just commited suicide? Why?

hang in there

My dog and cat are the best company there is !

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alone can be a good thing, just learn to experience it :)

the above links all explore the experience.

Last Edited by Citizenperth on 11/21/2012 09:34 PM

I wonder how many people will commit suicide tomorrow? Suicide numbers spike during the holidays you know. Alot of lonely people out there. There lives are a living hell. Death will end the pain.

if only you were closer I would invite you to join us tomorrow at our friend's place up in Ft Worth

Hang in there darlin', prayers go out to you

we are so used to noise and company......

here is something worth exploring.....


if you are alone on a holiday.. take yourself where other people are.... not to engage, but simply to observe... feeling other people around you is a quick sure fire way not to be alone :)

Last Edited by Citizenperth on 11/21/2012 09:45 PM

Sometimes, you have to ask yourself:

Is no family better than bad family?

My answer:

YES.

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always remember.. you are truly never alone.... :)

Thank you. That song is beautiful. Strange that you should post it - I had the words to it etched on his tombstone. I take that as a message. He was my soul mate, my best friend, my lover and we were supposed to grow old together

Being alone is good.

Have you ever looked at the "Meetup" Site for Houston?

[link to random-acts-of-kindness.meetup.com]

They have a group for people who have experienced loss like yourself, as well as various groups for people over 50 to meet and enjoy the arts or just mingle

I joined the "random acts of kindness" group and met some cool people

Some are for Christians, others for atheists, for people who want to learn swing dancing or learn drumming...there really is something for everyone

I know when we first moved to Dallas we met some really good people through a few meet ups

I know you'll do what you feel you must, but know there are more people in your situation than you might think



Last Edited by IssueX on 11/21/2012 09:58 PM