am i the only person with a f'ed up extented family? getting together for the holidays with my family consists of paper plates and nasty attitudes? this year, i lied to my family and told them i gotta work.
Well, I only have a small family but to lie to them to get out of being with them? Outrageous! You should relish being in the company of so many people that care about you. Besides, its only once a year!! Dx.
My family is extended family is right here in town.....and in fifteen years that I have been home....I haven't even been invited!!!!! Just a thought.......
My sister was angry at me also....it lasted eight years...since she was my step-fathers child....I was the one uninvited.....didn't matter whose was at fault or anything else....just the facts of life...I'd go anyway.....I wouldn't wish what I went through on anyone...
pretty much, it is a normal function in our family. but it is not my sisters or brother (most of which are step) my mom makes it very difficult and will exclude people and make people feel really really bad about themselves. when i get excluded, i am usually pretty happy but i will feel bad on the inside, it does hurt my feelings. by the way, i was born in St. Ignace.
No, you are not the only person fed up with extended family. However, even still, I go to the family Christmas gathering anyway--despite my feelings. I would not have lied. But the fact that you did was your choice, and I've no right to judge you whatsoever.
At any rate, I do wish you & yours a wonderful Christmas & a fantastic New Year!
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