I remember a time when one of my sons was out doing some pharmaceutical research and wasn't at some of the family gatherings. No matter who asked, my answer was always the same: "D has some important life lessons to learn and they aren't from me. I appreciate your prayers and I'm sure he would too. Thanks for your concern." That pretty stopped any further questions or conversation. I had a similar response when asked about my H the first yr we were separated and headed towards divorce: "We are going thru a difficult personal time right now and there are changes on the horizon. I appreciate your prayers and understanding. Thanks. " And then usually there was a comment about our favorite football team to change topics. LOL
It's not my signature line at the moment, but this is still an appropriate recovery statement:
What other people think about me is really none of my business. And it's good to remember that when surrounded by well meaning nosy relatives.
