We learn how to handle triggers from the beginning. We learm how to handle them because they happen on a daily basis, sometimes hourly. and by repitition of applying what we have learned...triggers become manageable. However seasonal triggers and holiday triggers may just happen one a year, and merit a little consideration.
Thanksgiving is one of those holidays that just under the surface lies a lot of stress and potential triggers,
I always go into the holiday with a Norman Rockwell type vision of being together on Thanksgiving. the holiday and get really in the spirit....sometimes the reality of so many family members, friends and acquaintences spending the day together in such a small area. is concerning
Sometimes I cant help but get cynical about things and think that it is a day where you have people in your house that you wouldnt normally have in your house, and usually they are loud and surely will say something inappropriate sometime that day.....and there is always at least on family drama....And there is always that one child...I usually call him Damien...He will always be there terrorizing the pets and other children and will usually break something, and the parents think its cute, and just laugh.
Now I know this is an over statement of things.......just to make a point....I love Thanksgiviing,,,just be ready for that stressful trigger and handle it in anpother way....
I am thankful for each and every one of you
Love
Joe
