Dear ElleTinker700:
Yes, I suppose it is a good thing. This is my post Thanksgiving plus, I suppose, having spent it alone, there is no sadness the day after. But your situation is preferable and I would have taken having had a GOOD relationship with my original family, specifically my mother, anytime over the bad relationship that it was, and be sad the day after !
Looking forward to your next post and until then, be well!
anita