Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

 I got to know most of you in July--if you would have told me back then that there would still be people interested in our little story at Thanksgiving, I would have told you that you were nuts. But here we are and I really want you all to know how truly thankful and blessed for all of you. 

You all have given me some amazing advice and you have allowed me to come on and unload some very dark stuff during some very dark times. You supported me when I had some of the most vile things imaginable said about me and my family. I know we are virtual strangers to each other but it's probably the fact that you have been the best examples of humanity behind the keyboard that allowed me to open up and make so much progress. 

Bubs and I are in a completely different place this Thanksgiving this year vs. where we were last year. Last year I was furious with him because he kept rushing me to get out of the house because we were late to his parents and then when I was ready to go he took a call from my dad about an order that needed to go out the next day. I stared daggers at him the entire day wanting to chew him out  but forcing myself to keep it polite in front of family (oh and we had an epic fight when we got home).  This year he interrupted me while getting ready, told me how beautiful I was and when we got to my parents my biggest concern was everyone seeing the post orgasm bliss that was my whole demeanor as I walked through the door. 

I'm not being dramatic or facetious when I say this; so much of that is because of you all. You caring about a stranger, your willingness to see both sides of the story, to be flexible in opinions, for being honest and being willing to look beyond the snap judgement of thousands of people who thought I represented the worst of the worst of womanhood. 

So far, our holiday is day is pure, unadulterated chaos but in the best of ways. Maybe after all is settled or tomorrow I want to write about it because I want to remember it. But right now, I want to focus on telling all of my readers who truly thankful I am for all of you. 

P.S. for my non American readers--I would love to know what sort of similar traditions you have to our Thanksgiving! 

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  1. Andrew (former AndYetAnotherAndrewNovember 29, 2024 at 7:59 AM

    Hi Dani

    It has certainly been an interesting experience observing events unfold around you and I am still unsure how the whle story captured the attention, even before you started writing your eloquent prose. The quality of your writing has sustained the interest and everyone likes a "happy ending" story so I'm glad that things have markedly improved for you.

    We don't have any equivalent to Thanksgiving. At around the same time as you do Halloween (and it has creeped over somewhat to the UK) we have Bonfire Night (also so known as Guy Fawkes Night) on November 5th (commemorating the Gunpowder Plot - a failed attempt by Catholic plotters to assassinate Protestant king James I and his parliament). This is an evening of bonfires and fireworks rather than an occasion for extended family to meet. Otherwise the main national holiday here is Xmas, celebtrated to greater or lesser extent not just by Christians.

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    1. DanniynnadNovember 29, 2024 at 9:29 AM

      Thank you Andrew and thank you for sharing I had no idea that Guy Fawkes took place this time of year. Christmas is very much the same for us, even for someone like me who grew up in the church, it's more of a secular holiday. I used to love midnight mass but we actually haven't gone for a couple of years now. Easter is by far our most religious holiday.

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  2. Svante (Former Inner-chef)November 29, 2024 at 1:20 PM

    This is the first time anyone has said happy thanksgiving to me. You americans! Thanks for a learning experience and that this year has learnt me so much more about america than what media offers. My youngest want me and her to do a turkey soon. I hope you all have a great year and your brother really matures and maybe she too and above all I hope you have a good april 18th. Find balance in being mother, wife, sister, daughter, teacher and Dani M.

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  3. WalterDecember 1, 2024 at 12:33 PM

    Just finishing a week in Dallas - Friso actually - at my in-laws with my family and my wife's brothers' families, and I thought I'd should tell you that reading your blog entries has been a pleasure the past few months. Your writing is engaging, and your stories are crazy AND heartwarming. You've inspired a number of conversations between my wife and me. Happy Thanksgiving, and good luck with your upcoming move!

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