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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

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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.

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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

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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

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