Well, you know my feelings on this, but I'm going to go ahead and say it again.
1. There are many folks who don't keep contact with their families. 2. There are other folks like me who walked away, then came back. I don't think that your decision has to be irrevocable. 3. I may 'fit in' with my family, but that is *not* any kind of safe haven for me. Remember that I go see my therapist before traveling to see family. Anything that requires some head shrinking before participating can't be safe. 4. You've got non-blood family that love you. We love you specifically because you are you and aren't going anywhere. Period. You've been judged and found worthy, warts and all.
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1. There are many folks who don't keep contact with their families.
2. There are other folks like me who walked away, then came back. I don't think that your decision has to be irrevocable.
3. I may 'fit in' with my family, but that is *not* any kind of safe haven for me. Remember that I go see my therapist before traveling to see family. Anything that requires some head shrinking before participating can't be safe.
4. You've got non-blood family that love you. We love you specifically because you are you and aren't going anywhere. Period. You've been judged and found worthy, warts and all.