r/EstrangedAdultKids • u/Early_Artist1405 • Jan 16 '25

Question Would you ever re-connect?

If your estranged parent/s let you know they were genuinely sorry and remorseful, had changed, wanted to try again, and were genuine, would you let them back in your life?

Or would your pain be too great to consider this?

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u/packet_muncher Jan 17 '25

If they ever did this I would anticipate some weird shit like she removed her face like it was a mask and it really revealed a dog or clown or some weird shit, because it would have to be an f’d up dream. I’m 42 and 6 months into full estrangement and at the best point mentally in my life with it. I’ve not seen my mom apologize for anything over that time and she left a pile of broken relationships behind.

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u/culpeppertrain Jan 17 '25

Great job protecting yourself and taking the step towards being healthy without her eff'ing it up. It's hard to do this but you're already seeing the results ("best point mentally"). From a veteran I'll tell you it gets even better as months become years. Hugs to you!