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What a surprise. Father actually did not call.
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<blockquote data-quote="recoveringenabler" data-source="post: 641930" data-attributes="member: 13542"><p>Many years ago when my brother and I were estranged, I wrote him a note, similar to what you've done with your Dad. I was very nice and requested that we attempt to build a new relationship based on mutual respect and equality. I never heard from him again. He could not rise to that bar. It was sad at the time, but over time, I let it go. That was over 20 years ago. We have had no relationship since. </p><p></p><p>I once read this quote, "<em>on the spiritual path, one is always weeding the garden,</em>" meaning, as we grow and learn and heal, we outgrow certain connections. That has been the case with many of my bio family. And, it's been a positive, healthy, good thing. </p><p></p><p>You've done a wonderful job MWM of asserting your healthy self and doing it in a kind way. There is nothing else for you to do.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="recoveringenabler, post: 641930, member: 13542"] Many years ago when my brother and I were estranged, I wrote him a note, similar to what you've done with your Dad. I was very nice and requested that we attempt to build a new relationship based on mutual respect and equality. I never heard from him again. He could not rise to that bar. It was sad at the time, but over time, I let it go. That was over 20 years ago. We have had no relationship since. I once read this quote, "[I]on the spiritual path, one is always weeding the garden,[/I]" meaning, as we grow and learn and heal, we outgrow certain connections. That has been the case with many of my bio family. And, it's been a positive, healthy, good thing. You've done a wonderful job MWM of asserting your healthy self and doing it in a kind way. There is nothing else for you to do. [/QUOTE]
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