Family Matters
74 books read in 2011
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Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
If you have questions about this, please email help@theknot.com.
Thank you.
Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
Sad b/c of first holiday w/o family
I chose to estrange from my family except for one sibling. It started with my mom in January and slowly evolved to my step-dad and other sibling this summer.
I know I made the decision and I don't regret it, but I'm still sad I won't have a family this holiday season. I think I'm just forced to admit I have a crap family and can't just pretend they're normal this year.
At least my (somewhat crazy in their own way) ILs are nearby for dinner. But in some ways that makes it harder, since I'll have to be "on" and smiling when I'll be crying inside.
Just wanted to vent.
74 books read in 2011
Re: Sad b/c of first holiday w/o family
Sorry you're having such a hard time.
Nutty and bona fide insane family members are rife on these boards. You're in the same boat as all of us.
I have an aunt who is nuts -- my next to last living one; the other one is at a distance and I don't hear from her -- that I more or less disowned at the start of the summer. I got sick of her invasive questions and uncalled for remarks. I figured enough was enough and that was the end of her.
I'm sorry you're having such a difficult time. It will get easier every year. Just try to remember that you made the right choice.
74 books read in 2011