​Amidst all the preparations for the oh-so-special Thanksgiving meal, ​I had a few thoughts that I wanted to share with you. For some people, the holidays can be very painful. The last few years have been particularly hard for me and my family, especially around the holiday season. Sometimes it seems like I’m faking it. I smile, I laugh, I eat turkey and dressing and play games. How can I let myself enjoy it all when deep down there is so much pain? I feel as if I’m waving away the pain, acting as though it never happened. But I have come to realize that enjoying the times I have…