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In reply to the discussion: Help me DU, dinner this evening with Christofascists family [View all]haele
(14,394 posts)23. Car trouble.
Car won't start, you're getting it checked out, and if it can't be fixed, you'll have to wait on the bus to get there.
Calling off sick is also works. Because you don't want a worse headache and sick in the stomach just dealing with the toxicity.
Haele
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If you are hosting I would relocate the dinner to a restaurant. You do not want that energy in your home.
Hope22
Nov 2024
#4
If I have a choice in whether or not I get abused, verbal or otherwise, I'm going to opt out.
Solly Mack
Nov 2024
#10
Thank you. I love my family, but love doesn't mean allowing them to kick me around.
Solly Mack
Nov 2024
#16
When I was a kid fights around the dinner table were my family's favorite holiday recreation.
hunter
Nov 2024
#24
Just say No, as Nancy Reagan told us about drugs. Or keep keys & purse close, & exit with dignity...
Hekate
Nov 2024
#28
Don't go. My non thanksgiving will be with a mixed group. Driving my own car and will leave if it's in the middle
PortTack
Nov 2024
#40