they did kick off the multimedia tax subsidies that are responsible for all the gaming and vfx jobs . Sure , it ' s brought more tech companies here , but are they paying more back in taxes ? Or is it just corporate welfare ? <| sep |> A smartphone . Many people take the basic essential features for granted . <| sep |> Thanksgivings were incredibly stressful when I was growing up . Usually my Nmom would wind up screaming and crying over something , sometimes we were broke and hungry , sometimes on weird diets . Even when the food was abundant and delicious , there was always a ton of stress and yelling and general misery . Sometimes we had a nice lunch with my stepdad ' s family , but the time at home before and after was usually awful . Then a long bus ride to see my dad . Dinner with my stepmother and her parents always an incredible feast as grandmother was a wonderful cook , but one way or another , people would quarrel . a lot . I ' d keep my head down and try to ignore the drama , but it was stressful and depressing . Major holidays can be stressful and bring out the worst even in normal people . But add a narcissist to the mix and it ' s straight up awful . Good for you for leaving . I hope your finger is ok if you need stitches don ' t hesitate to get medical attention . And may I gently suggest that next year your Nmom can clean her own darn house if she ' s going to be so unpleasant and ungrateful ? You can make your own plans and have a lovely holiday on your own terms .