US EditionAsking Eric: Mom, Who Feels She’s on Borrowed Time, Seeks to Restore Relationship with Estranged Son
- Five years ago on Mother's Day, the author's adult son cut off contact, citing dislike of his upbringing and finding her a negative presence.
- The author respected her son's choice and has honored his no-contact request ever since, despite not agreeing with his reasons.
- She sent a letter to her grandchild upon his 18th birthday expressing love and allowing him to choose the relationship, but received no response.
- The author considers sending her son a letter asking if he would want notification if she becomes terminally ill or near death, wondering if it crosses a line.
- Advice suggests she acknowledge her son may never respond, focus on repairing the relationship through soul-searching or counseling, and find comfort in doing what she can.
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Asking Eric: My son cut me out of his life on Mother’s Day
Dear Eric: Five years ago, on Mother’s Day, my adult son suddenly cut me out of his life. He told me he no longer wanted contact because he didn’t like the way he was raised and considered me a negative presence. I didn’t agree with his reasons, but I respected his choice. I’ve honored his no-contact request ever since.
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Asking Eric: Mother unsure whether to contact estranged son on deathbed
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Asking Eric: Mother unsure whether to contact estranged son on deathbed - Tribune Content Agency
Dear Eric: Five years ago, on Mother’s Day, my adult son suddenly cut me out of his life. He told me he no longer wanted contact because he didn’t like the way he was raised and considered me a negative presence. I didn’t agree with his reasons, but I respected his choice. I’ve honored his […]
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