Children not communicating

And I look forward to seeing more of you again ....

Glad you're feeling better 😘 ..... ❤️

G'night. Sleep well @utopia.

Dear @Ffm48

Hello, nhow are you ? I dont want to overwhelm you with people contacting you but just to let you know, here in WEstern Australia, I am thinking of you,

Take care from Anne

My apologies for not being back these last few day. I have had such a lot to cope with ... all I wanted to do was to curl up and not communicate with anyone. Of course, this is not what I did. I had made appointments with my psychologist, massage therapist, GP and other health professionals as well as the hairdresser (very important ) for immediately after my return. One appointment for each day ... that obliged to get out of the house. Then there was the singing lesson and chorus rehearsal; also obliging me to get out of the house. There are performances to prepare for, so I can't wag any of it. Admittedly, that's all I ended up doing, apart from curling up and weeping and feeling sorry for myself.

So what's the end result of my trip? Not what I had hoped for, but not quite the worst case scenario. We've gone from the silent treatment to getting abused. I guess that's a form of communication. Perhaps we can build on that?

Thank you @PeppiPatty for you support ... I'm happy for every smidgeon. I'm really grateful for the support each and every one of you afforded me. I don't know how I could've possibly got through the past month without your support. It felt so good to be understood, comforted, embraced.

Wow, @Kurra, it's wonderful your daughter is on speaking terms with you again!!! I can certainly relate to that.

I'm really hoping the communication won't die now, that it will continue in whatever way. I'm hoping there will be positive trickle down effect from my sister-in-law. When I left her after my last visit with her she gave me a book and slipped a card inside. I'll admit I didn't look at book or card, left it in the envelope and it was the last thing I unpacked a few days after I came back. I finally looked at the card and was surprised she had written something on the card (she never, ever does - she prefers to slip an extra piece of paper into the card, so the card can be used again!). But this time she had written on it "Dear ***, you are always important to me ..." - a long way from her comment of "utter nonsense". So, it seems I have an ally there .

dear @Ffm48

thankyou for you kind recognition of my note..... I'm reading these awesome messages from people like @Fluffyclouds @utopia @Faith-and-Hope @Kurra and yourself.

Just personally......I feel like @Kurra but I have no communication with oldest son on the other side of Australia .....Im in Freo, Western Australia. Good luck @Kurra !! MI is hireditary for my son......it tears me apart when he stops communicating but..........he's 26 next week, he's an adult.

My suggestion might work for you or not but I feel you would be safer in yourself if you......just hold back a little with the sister in Law. Like......don't get caught up. You need to focus on getting through your days here.......

I mean it like be available but take a little detached way with her so you have energy for YOU.

Do you think that your Gradchildren would get cards and books from you in the future ?

@Faith-and-Hope writes : Keep stepping out in truth and integrity.

This is something I firmily believe in. Noonecan tell you what to do.