A List of Things Not To Ask Me On Thanksgiving

Share this with your nosey aunties to save some edges. 

1.    So, What’s Next?

Let me know when you find out because I want to know too! Not everything goes as planned and it’s overwhelming to even think about let alone be in that space. I am trying as hard as I can to navigate through life in the most practical and happiest way possible. Growth comes with discomfort and it is the last thing I want to think about on a holiday where I am supposed to relax, eat, and enjoy myself. This question used to burn me up before I graduated college because all I can think about is how the classes that were electric sliding on my nerves HAD to be passed in order for me to graduate. Let’s not even go into Post-Graduation and Sallie Mae wanting their money and your soul, plus interest. 

2.    How’s the Love Life?

Whether my love life is in shambles or stellar, I am not trying to discuss it with y’all at the table. That’s an invasive question. If I feel like sharing I will. I am not interested in unsolicited opinions either, especially from family members whose generation married for survival more so than love. That’s some whole other tea for a whole different hour though. 

3.    Have You Thought About The Things You Post On Social Media?

Yes, and I said what I said and I don’t care if Betsy from Bingo doesn’t like it. Usually, the family and family friends who try to snitch or check your grown ass on social media are the people who need to worry about themselves. Like, did you screenshot my page before or after you bailed your child out for stealing at Wal-Mart? AH, OKAY THEN. A part of me is kind of flattered though because if you keep reading my “despicable” post, a part of you is clearly entertained. Thanks for watching. 

4.    So what are you going to do with your hair?

You KNOW this twist-out is fire, quit hatin’. I don’t know what the older generation has against natural hair but it’s time to get over it. We aren’t burning our scalps with Lye anymore for society’s approval. We are twisting, locking, and braiding as we please and we are doing it unapologetically. My hair defies gravity and I love every strand of it. 

5.    Are you gaining weight?

“You got fat” is not a greeting. Y’all weren’t concerned when my diet was oatmeal, wine, and stress and I could fit my raincoat from middle school. Keep that same energy. When people gain weight, I promise they are aware. They don’t need the added pressure and criticism that isn’t constructive ESPECIALLY during the holidays when it is supposed to be a happy time. 

6.    When are you going to……?

Do not ask married people when they are having kids, you don’t know what they are tackling behind closed doors. Do not ask someone who is unemployed when they are going to get a job, you do not know how much rejection they have faced. Stay away from getting into people’s financial business as well. Any topic that can induce any sort of stress, stay away from. Food does not taste good covered in tears. 

What don’t you want to be asked on Thanksgiving? Comment below because sharing may help keep someone’s big mouth cousin in check this year.