Thoughts on Long Term No Contact
It's weird being NC for so long (a year and a half now) and hearing nothing at all from anyone. Although I did hear from my step brother a couple months ago, and he is supportive. He did NC with his dad the last few years of his dad's life, but regretted it as his dad died alone in a nursing home. It was a good talk as I think he has a better understanding of his NC choice as well now. He hasn't had any contact with my mom (his ex-step mom) in quite a while so there's no conflicting emotions - makes for cathartic conversation as we both understand each other.
But, even with all the understanding in the world I can't help but wonder why she doesn't even try. If one of my kids wasn't talking to me I would send a letter, a message, ask what I could do and make every effort to be a better person for them.
How is it I can understand addiction, but not understand the person?