Everyone ready for the turkey and relatives.

[stephaniec]

I don't have anyone left from family so I usually hang out at Susan's. Is everyone planning a smooth or rough ride though the holidays.

[Ms Grace]

We don't have Turkey Day here in Australia anyway...

Although we did just recently lose a turkey as Prime Minister.

[Cindy]

We don't have Turkey Day here in Australia anyway...

Although we did just recently lose a turkey as Prime Minister.

And it was a Thanksgiving!

[Eevee]

My family still can't act like adults, so no I won't be anywhere near them for any day of the year until they can treat me like a human. At least I won't be alone this year. I'll be spending any big holiday with my boyfriend's family, who accept me without question. 

[Emjay]

I'm looking forward to it and a little apprehensive at the same time.  This will be my first holiday get together after coming out completely.

So far I've gotten nothing but support from everyone in my family who has actually said anything.  I've had a few non responses too soooooooo, we'll see in a few weeks.

Overall, I think it will be ok....  A little awkward probably at times but ok otherwise.......  I hope..... 

[warmbody28]

my parents aren't together anymore so i have two dinners to attend. its normally not that bad

[Orchid]

I've been following a vegetarian diet pretty well so far, so no turkey for me!

I'll pretty much be eating sides this year.... But no stuffing. Which is killing me.

It'll be with my immediate family! (-: This thanksgiving is the first thanksgiving where I am out to all of them. It's a nice homecoming.

[Harley Quinn]

Nope, no family... I'm thinking Disney movie marathon and some pizza!

[herekitten]

First ever just husband and I Thanksgiving.  We will use the time to go Christmas tree shopping and do some decorating.  That's what I'm planning anyways..  he may have a different take on it.

[Valwen]

Turkey day is nothing really special in my family for the last decade or so sense my grandmother died, I will likely spend it eating dinner and watching tv or playing video games. The big one will be Christmas Eve when most of my family will get together at my uncles house for dinner and family gift exchange. That will be sorta big for me as it will be the first time I will be around my whole extended family sense I came out. Last year at that time I was still hiding everything, seeing a therapist and just started seeing a doctor for the first time the week before. This year I will have been full time for 6 months. So like complete change, except I haven't really changed much at all except in the visual department. I sorta expect a outpouring of support, a bit of misnaming and misgendering, a few weird questions I will answer with a smile and a joke, and some touching cards addressed to Serena.

Serena

[Cindy]

I keep seeing the title of this thread as:

"Everyone ready for my turkey relatives"

[Obfuskatie]

I keep seeing the title of this thread as:

"Everyone ready for my turkey relatives"

Jive turkey relatives ;-)

OP: I'm so excited I get to have a somewhat regular Turkeyday this year with my brother and mom in WA. Though it's already started getting cold here in NorCal, I can't even imagine how cold it is now Redmond WA. I might even get to go skiing :-)


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[Lady Smith]

I keep seeing the title of this thread as:

"Everyone ready for my turkey relatives"

Yeah, some of my family are certainly turkeys Cindy 

[Harley Quinn]

Jive turkey relatives ;-)

OP: I'm so excited I get to have a somewhat regular Turkeyday this year with my brother and mom in WA. Though it's already started getting cold here in NorCal, I can't even imagine how cold it is now Redmond WA. I might even get to go skiing :-)


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That's good timing Katie. They should be opening the passes around the 28th. Don't worry too much, it's only mid 40s to mid 50s on average. Western Washington stays pretty mild. 

[ToniB]

I am looking forward to this Christmas  for the First time ever in My life .I will get things that are girly and pretty instead of BOORING SMELLIES AND SOCKS and boy's toy's .  now people have hundreds of different things they can get Me .I will be able to Dress up and go Out People are a lot more Polite and friendly if they see you as a woman We get doors opened for us everyone smiles at you especially if You are Dressed well ((((.I love being female ))))) YAY

[cheryl reeves]

Me and my wife are having thanksgiving with our daughter for the first time in 27 yrs.I'll be presenting as my male self for she doesn't know I'm transgender. We are looking forward too this. My wife and her sister are going too stay with her for the month of December,so I'll be having Christmas with my family in guy mode,they know about Cheryl but don't except that side of me.

[Tristyn]

Like, thank marshmallows this is one last thing I ever have to worry about! :3 This is the biggest load off my back that once devoured me like a lion during my dingy childhood!

So glad I have more choice in this matter now that I am no longer a minor, trans or not. 

~Nixy~

[stephaniec]

I keep seeing the title of this thread as:

"Everyone ready for my turkey relatives"

I have a feeling a certain nameless individual who runs the site is a tiny bit jealous of the country that told the Queen to eat turkey or King at the time

[Tessa James]

Oh we love having the whole great big dinner event that takes days to prepare and a half hour to devour.  Having the house filled with cooking smells and people chatting is wonderful.  A turkey dinner is my favorite.  I enjoy socializing and entertaining and, as I have grown to love my role as a housewife, even the mountain of dishes is okay.  We do step away from the tradition in many homes of have some silly football game on tho

The somewhat greater respect being shown to Native Americans here includes some jurisdictions celebrating Indigenous People's Day vs Columbus Day (the Italian sailor who accidentally "found" this continent).  Good thing for us the Native Americans didn't have a Green Card immigration system

Thanksgiving is also a traditional time to acknowledge our gratitude for our many good friends, family and fortunes.  So, many thanks to all of you for being YOU and sharing right here.

[stephaniec]

I have a feeling a certain nameless individual who runs the site is a tiny bit jealous of the country that told the Queen to eat turkey or King at the time

Even though as Tessa alluded to we just about wiped out the indigenous population and forced them into reservations.