Posted by floatingbridge on January 18, 2010, at 16:35:59
In reply to Re: some friends and family, posted by rjlockhart04-08 on January 16, 2010, at 19:58:42
>they moved on, and now have a wonderful family.
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> The thing is, I just avoid it because I don't want to bring any "weight" into the family, like problems, drama, I usally keep that private. I just want the old youthful brother I had, now he's a buisness man, lawyer...rj, maybe your bro misses his connection with you, too. I know we can't go back in time. Sometimes it's painful to look at what's been lost. Sometimes, new bridges can be built. I think your instinct not to bring 'weight' into his family has a kernel of truth--it sounds like you'd like your relationship to be mutual and not centered too heavily on your issues w/ mental illness. That sounds very healthy to me. And maybe your brother can accept you more as you are more than you expect. Your desire for a healthy connection sounds like a good thing. I wish you the best.
hugs,
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