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For some, family presses too closely, even toxically; for others the disintegration of a family is the worst thing. I can understand both, having very little family pressure on me and so a kind of freedom--but it is sad for that to be felt necessary and to lose what could have been connections of love and support and history.
It's wonderful that he has reached out to reconnect!
posted by
Ciel
on January 26, 2018 at 8:08 AM
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Your last sentence sums it all up. I hope you do get a chance to get reacquainted with them all, and Son also. 
posted by
Sea_Gypsy
on January 25, 2018 at 4:46 PM
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Re:
You would think so, wouldn't you.
posted by
TAPS.
on January 25, 2018 at 11:12 AM
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I hope those fences can be mended. Drifting apart is denying a lot of
knowledge about yourself that comes through association with extended family.
posted by
Pat_B
on January 25, 2018 at 10:20 AM
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A family soap opera love.
posted by
BC-A
on January 25, 2018 at 10:03 AM
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Surely a mother would not mind adults seeing their real Dad. I would think a father who has looked after the one left behind has merits enough to warrant discovery.
posted by
C_C_T
on January 25, 2018 at 9:52 AM
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