First of all, I want to wish everybody a Happy Thanksgiving.
I used to dread going to see the family—mostly my other half’s family. Big, loud, chaotic. I came from a small one. Humble. Most of mine are scattered across the country or gone for good.
The last two Thanksgivings, I’ve spent doing nothing. And back when me and my girlfriend were still together, I used to think, God, if I could just skip all that stress, I’d be grateful. Turns out I was wrong.
Because now the holiday rolls around and there’s no hype, no noise, nothing to brace for. And the thing I swore I hated is exactly what I miss.
And yeah, I sit here hoping Holly will call me—even in her sickness—hoping she’ll say, “Come on over, Josh. My mom wants to see you.” But I know that call isn’t coming. And that breaks my heart more than any chaos ever did.
This Thanksgiving, I won’t be sad. It’s a good day. Someone will probably swing by with some turkey, or I’ll get an invite somewhere. But the truth is, the mess I thought I didn’t want… that was life. That was love. That was the point.
So enjoy your family. Hug your people, even when they get on your nerves. Because without all that noise and complication, it’s not a holiday—it’s just another Thursday.
Happy Thanksgiving, y’all.
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