Blerg, having big feelings today. Normally I deal with the holidays with lots of marijuana and it's delightful. I'm realizing I've never actually just soberly felt my feelings during this time of year 😮‍💨 But you know what I'm thankful for? I'm thankful that I never let that mean old bitch abuse me again. I'm thankful that I stopped hanging out with people who never stood up for me against her because "you've got to pick and choose your battles" and they just never chose me. I'm thankful that I chose me, that I've given myself more opportunities and love and peace in this past decade without family than they gave me in the three decades before. I'm so thankful for this moment on a lovely sunny day with my adorable puppy all sleepy after a long walk in the park. I'm thankful for my favorite foods, some art projects, and Chad Michael Murray autumn romance movies 🥰 I'm feeling blessed and lucky even with the big hard feelings. God is truly good, and I hope everyone has a wonderful thanksgiving especially those of us who are alone 🫂