Spending thanksgiving alone this year. The sad part is that my older brother, his wife, and kids live in the same town as me but didn’t invite me over but yet I see them posting on social media of their feast. So needless to say, I’m feeling pretty lonely today. 😔

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Sorry to hear that. Some people’s lack of consideration is impressive.

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You didn’t invite op either

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Just pull up brother

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Treat yourself! Get a nice glass of wine and something delivered. Assuming you're in a major city, you can still get some Thanksgiving food delivered. Accompany it with a nice glass of wine.

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This. Splurge on yourself in some way. You can't do anything about the choices others make, but you can choose to treat yourself well. Then tomorrow's another day.

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Sorry Op! Treat yourself with some good food, wine and shop Black Friday deals

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Sending you love & positive vibes!! Try to make the most of today but honestly it’s just another day. Hope you have a great evening :)

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Pull up. With some pie and you goooood

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I’m sorry to hear this, but there must be more to the story! If you talk to your brother, wouldn’t you ask them what they are doing for thanksgiving? If I was on your position, I would have just been honest or pulled up with some food.

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I’m sorry to hear that OP. What’s your relationship like with your bro/his family? Sending you positive vibes!

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We’re close—no issues that I’m aware of. His wife on the other hand finds ways to distance herself and sometimes him from our side of the family so I suspect that to be a factor in all of this

sorry OP :(

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Did he assume that you have plans? Happy Thanksgiving, OP. I spent it alone too.

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I feel like I’d want to ask my brother about this!!

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What did u do to your older brother?

Treat yourself this weekend. Practice some self love!

Could it be because of COVID? Have you been to their house over the pandemic?

Why not invite them?

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