@colinwalker Though I'm sorry for your loss ( years ago), I just have to say kudos for so clearly seeing it all for what it was. As someone who comes from a (somewhat) similar place, I admire your being able to navigate to something better early on. Thanks for the inspiration!
@colinwalker Sorry to hear this. Sounds like you have a healthy sense of perspective though. There is estrangement in my family so understand a little of the 'mixed emotions' aspect. Families can be so....
@strandlines @joejenett Thanks. It all happened a long time ago so there's definitely a sense of perspective with the distance. There were some tears I'll admit but also a strange sense of guilt over them.
@colinwalker Gosh. I’m so sorry for your loss. All of the losses. A lot to process.
I have a similar complicated and mostly estranged relationship with my Mom. So... I hear you.
@patrickrhone Thanks. My mum is a completely separate bundle of issues and today was the first time I've spoken to her in months because of them but some things are bigger than that.
@colinwalker I’m sorry for your loss, Colin. I lost my dad over a year ago, and my grief was... complicated by his alcoholism and our long estrangement. Be kind to yourself. It can take a while to process it all. 💐
@colinwalker Wow, I’m so sorry, Colin. I can imagine the sadness and pain and confusion about how to feel. Hang in there.
@adoran2 @sarcassem @crossingthethreshold @cheri @cygnoir Thanks all. Parents eh? sounds like there's a lot of us with issues. I know I'm not exactly the world's best parent but I hope my kids can have better things to say about me when my time is up.
