Broke the ice
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Broke the ice
We had a death in the family late last week and funeral earlier this week. Some may know that I went minimal contact with my family 2 years ago (July 2015). Well, there was no way I could avoid them in this situation. I went to the funeral and spoke with them, kept it light and all was pretty good. My father though had left earlier because he is not well health-wise. So I decided I'd better go see my parents at their place to visit before things get worse.
It was interesting because they remember me as a drinker, and that ended almost 2 years ago. I am not the same person and they got the picture real quick. I do not look the same, I do not think the same and because I am sober and responsible I won't take any of their sh*t. Overall I think they were happy to see their eldest son, but also that their son had gotten his ducks in a row. As to why I quit speaking to them, I let them know under no uncertain terms that I thought the way they treated me was reprehensible and classless. I'm sure that's not what they wanted to hear, but its the truth. They are still drunks and troubled, but it is no longer my problem. Anyway, it was a milestone of sorts.
It was interesting because they remember me as a drinker, and that ended almost 2 years ago. I am not the same person and they got the picture real quick. I do not look the same, I do not think the same and because I am sober and responsible I won't take any of their sh*t. Overall I think they were happy to see their eldest son, but also that their son had gotten his ducks in a row. As to why I quit speaking to them, I let them know under no uncertain terms that I thought the way they treated me was reprehensible and classless. I'm sure that's not what they wanted to hear, but its the truth. They are still drunks and troubled, but it is no longer my problem. Anyway, it was a milestone of sorts.
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