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Sheila Anderson's avatar

I am grateful for happy, sometimes, messy families and writers who serve up a dollop of painful beauty with elegance and grace!

Kimberly Diaz's avatar

"Don't tent that turkey!" I got a contact high just reading that line! Love this piece!

Natalie Serber's avatar

You are hilarious!

Abby Alten Schwartz's avatar

Loved this. The messiness of families and meals that come preloaded with expectations. I'm thankful for writing that makes me feel things (thank you, Natalie) and to Sari for keeping us all connected.

Maleah Grover-McKay's avatar

I also connected with your writing and vulnerability (I hope you’re in remission). I’m going yo rename the day Messy Family Day! I hope everyone enjoys their day whatever they are doing.

Natalie Serber's avatar

Yes! I am, thank you so much for saying. And, here is to Messy Family Day!

Stephanie Blank's avatar

A beautifully written story. So delightful to read- thanks for sharing it, and I do hope you find representation for your book. Please keep us posted.

Margaret Ann Ackerman's avatar

Love this story of real Thanksgiving!

Natalie Serber's avatar

Thank you, for reading and for commenting. We all know what families can look light, right? It’s helpful to everyone to be real. 😘

Corey Ann Haydu's avatar

This is such a work of art-- a grounding bit of beauty for me to come across the day after Thanksgiving.

Natalie Serber's avatar

Thank you for reading and for letting me know. xN

Jacqueline Briggs's avatar

What a crazy, beautiful, heartbreaking story to share with us on this crazy, beautiful, heartbreaking holiday. Thank you.

Natalie Serber's avatar

And, we’re celebrating Hanksgiving right now!!

Natalie Serber's avatar

Thank you, Jackie. 🧡

Daexdkt's avatar

Thankful for this read.Hello from SC

Natalie Serber's avatar

Hello! Thankful to you for reading!

Cindy Eastman's avatar

Beautiful. ♥️

Michelle Hamilton's avatar

Love this. Every detail.

Jennifer Louden's avatar

YAY for you and your amazing writing!!!

Jule DeJager  Ward's avatar

Loved it even better the second time around!

Kimberly Diaz's avatar

You're welcome works...

sallie reynolds's avatar

This is so wonderful!

Kimberly Diaz's avatar

No seriously! It happened! Total flashback!

Natalie Serber's avatar

I don’t know whether to say you’re welcome or I’m sorry! Thanks for reading!