Dear Amy: I am willing to sacrifice my relationship with my brother to reach out to my nephews, but should I?
He and his first wife had two children. During the divorce, he tried to gain custody of the children, but she was awarded custody, and he stayed in contact with his two children for a while. But then things turned for the worst when she accused my brother of child abuse. She also physically threatened him.He decided not to have any contact with her or his children. He told the family that we shouldn’t contact them or their mother.
I am willing to sacrifice my relationship with my brother to reach out, but should I? What should I say? Should I tell my brother?You are a thoughtful adult, and you have the right to pursue a relationship with others, based on your own best judgment. I think it is vital for you to keep your expectations – and theirs – in check. They will have individual reactions to you.
When our food was handed to us, our mom basically quickly handed it back to us in the back seat and drove away from the restaurant.
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