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<blockquote data-quote="DDD" data-source="post: 448134" data-attributes="member: 35"><p>I can't express how genuinely sorry I am for your loss. Everyone in the family had so hoped this would be a "baby step" toward a new connection. Evidently it did bring clarity and the full awareness of who he is an adult. Although I reference it so often (some must think I'm senile due to the repetition) I once again see a situation where the Serenity Prayer is "on target". You showed the "courage to change the things you mght" (I so admire your dedication) and now you have "the wisdom to know the difference" so you can find "the serenity to accept the things you can not change". Had you not found that courage to make a meeting happen you would have lived the remainder of your life in confused turmoil. I truly anticipate that after an appropriate period of mourning you will be able to shut that door and purge all the "what if's" out of your heart and mind. I hope you and your family will find closure in knowing that he is physically healthy and living a life that he embraces. Then you all will be able to live in peace.</p><p></p><p>How active was the Mediator? Did she just sit in the room or did she attempt to trigger dialog from you both? I assume he didn't inquire about anyone else in the family. Sadly I "see" a number of disorders manifested in his behavior. But...he is comfortable in his distored world and you are wise to shut the door and move on. I will continue to send caring thoughts and prayers your way as you travel this final road to closure. Hugs. DDD</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DDD, post: 448134, member: 35"] I can't express how genuinely sorry I am for your loss. Everyone in the family had so hoped this would be a "baby step" toward a new connection. Evidently it did bring clarity and the full awareness of who he is an adult. Although I reference it so often (some must think I'm senile due to the repetition) I once again see a situation where the Serenity Prayer is "on target". You showed the "courage to change the things you mght" (I so admire your dedication) and now you have "the wisdom to know the difference" so you can find "the serenity to accept the things you can not change". Had you not found that courage to make a meeting happen you would have lived the remainder of your life in confused turmoil. I truly anticipate that after an appropriate period of mourning you will be able to shut that door and purge all the "what if's" out of your heart and mind. I hope you and your family will find closure in knowing that he is physically healthy and living a life that he embraces. Then you all will be able to live in peace. How active was the Mediator? Did she just sit in the room or did she attempt to trigger dialog from you both? I assume he didn't inquire about anyone else in the family. Sadly I "see" a number of disorders manifested in his behavior. But...he is comfortable in his distored world and you are wise to shut the door and move on. I will continue to send caring thoughts and prayers your way as you travel this final road to closure. Hugs. DDD [/QUOTE]
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