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Does this time of the year feel different than it normally does, or different than it should? If so, give some examples of what feels different.

<strong>I have not seen my mom in person in almost a year.</strong> I didn't get to visit for Mother's Day or her birthday or just to go because I missed her. <strong>I have decided to go for Thanksgiving, but there are caveats.</strong> I will wear a mask and maintain a distance. <strong>Normally at Thanksgiving, we have a family reunion</strong> with aunts, uncles, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Only a couple of her grandkids (2 live next door to her) will be there and no great-grandkids. Her sister and brother-in-law won't be there. <strong>No traditional girls' breakfast at Craker Barrel</strong> on Saturday morning (I still haven't eaten in a restaurant). <strong>Nothing is normal when you can't hug and kiss your mom.</strong>