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I am sad because I usually go to KY for Christmas to visit older bro's family. -- (edited)

Posted by loosilu (aka loosilu2) Dec 23 '22, 21:34

I'm making the choice not to do the 500 mile drive thru rural VA, WV, and KY because of ice. I don't want to die in fucking Wv.
They are all totally cool about it, all of them.
I feel guilt, growing up, my dad drove us to Quebec City for Christmas every single year, including through multiple blizzards, he was completely bloody minded about it. That is the source of my guilt.
HUGE guilt. I know it's the right choice and as I said everyone understands. It's hard to shake that internalized guilt.

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If I didn't have internalized guilt, I don't know if I'd be who I am. -- nm - Qale Dec 24, 10:14
Definitely the right choice. I made a similar choice today. - psilotum Dec 23, 22:16
It is fine. We rescheduled Christmas eve at my mother's. The roads are not horrible but my sister has to drive 6 hours round trip to pick up a friend of -- (edited) - Spawn Dec 23, 22:14
here's a cute picture for you to look at. this is an advertising painting done for the sailor toy about 100 years ago, I came across a few years back. -- (pic) - Peglegpete Dec 23, 21:58 [Attachment]
You've used one of the oldest human instincts - self preservation. You did the right thing and I hope you'll have a peaceful and happy holiday. -- nm - Meg Dec 23, 21:39 1
- Thanks Meg! I need it. Last year I had a major car accident in perfect weather. I don't want to die. - loosilu Dec 23, 21:54

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