Here are 10 things you should be thankful for, and 10 ways to actually enjoy Thanksgiving after separation or divorce.
Divorce/separation is an end to the current nuclear family and a beginning to a new life. Family and friends can and should still be enjoyed. As Halloween candy is being put away, look forward to Thanksgiving after divorce. This family-focused holiday raises so many questions:
Who will I spend Thanksgiving with (especially important for people who live near their soon to be ex-in-laws)? Will the kids want to spend the holidays with me or their other parent? What if I'm alone?
These questions are an important part of the closure process, and will help prepare you for the inevitable changes in your life.
Consider starting a new tradition of celebrating Friendsgiving. There's something to be said for friends being the family you choose, as cliche as that sounds. Let's start with listing 10 things you should be thankful for this year:
- Reduced travel time.
Now that you found a new positive outlook on the upcoming holiday, let's look at ways to actually enjoy it:
- Divorce is expensive, and trying to recreate what was done in the past will keep you from moving forward. Try not to compete with your ex or yearn for what was, but instead focus on what is.
Whether you are celebrating Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving, find the beauty in your new life, and let negative feelings melt away.
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