Sometimes it feels like estrangement is my middle name. It was modeled for me my entire childhood, and then in my early 20s I began to live it (not by choice). Currently I'm estranged from my dad and sister. Reading this was beautiful. I can relate, Mary. Thank you.
Cookie, I am just seeing your response. No one understands the pain of estrangement like those who have experienced it. The lack of communication about key events is so difficult. Sending you virtual hugs. This is a rocky road.
Dear Mary, this was so very helpful for me, and I am keeping your letter to your sisters, as I'm estranged from my only sibling/sister and have been by her choice for a long time. More later, right now my heart just hurts, for what might have been but was apparently not meant to be? Much Love, Ellen
Ellen, thank you for reading and reaching out. I think you've expressed one of the key tenets of the pain that all of us feel with family estrangement - what could have been. There is a lot of grief in this process. I hope you can tend lovingly to yourself as you walk through it. Sending my love right back to you. You are not alone. xo Mary
The "unguarded heart" and the "slow work of God>" Thank you for this images.
Oh...thank you for such a beautifully felt, worded and emoted testament to the deep pain you have danced with for so many years.
Sometimes it feels like estrangement is my middle name. It was modeled for me my entire childhood, and then in my early 20s I began to live it (not by choice). Currently I'm estranged from my dad and sister. Reading this was beautiful. I can relate, Mary. Thank you.
Thank you. I found this by Googling and it has helped me immensely.
Emily - I’m so glad to hear that. <3 As has been said, what feels the most personal is often the most universal. Glad to connect.
I have 2 estranged sisters and mother. My father was also estranged. It's been decades since I've spoken to them
My father passed away last week. None of the above notified me that he had passed. It was my one cousin who I still speak to who told me.
My sister found out I did and she lost it. She was so worried about suing them for my 1/3rd of the Estate.
I want nothing from them.
Sick humans
Cookie, I am just seeing your response. No one understands the pain of estrangement like those who have experienced it. The lack of communication about key events is so difficult. Sending you virtual hugs. This is a rocky road.
Dear Mary, this was so very helpful for me, and I am keeping your letter to your sisters, as I'm estranged from my only sibling/sister and have been by her choice for a long time. More later, right now my heart just hurts, for what might have been but was apparently not meant to be? Much Love, Ellen
Ellen, thank you for reading and reaching out. I think you've expressed one of the key tenets of the pain that all of us feel with family estrangement - what could have been. There is a lot of grief in this process. I hope you can tend lovingly to yourself as you walk through it. Sending my love right back to you. You are not alone. xo Mary