My daughter won’t speak to me, but I must keep empowering other men.
My oldest child has now chosen to “write me off” and refuses to speak to me. I’m hurt, but I respect her decision.Is there a way to build a relationship with this adult child?Your daughter may be embarrassed or angry because you are publicly labeling her mother as an adulteress. Once she is willing to concede that there are often two sides to every story, she may mend fences, but it won’t happen until she is ready, and you cannot force it.
My late wife was a nurse for almost 40 years and came in contact with many people. The outpouring of love from family, friends and acquaintances from her social and work lives was overwhelming and heartfelt. They say if we have memories of our loved ones touching others’ lives, they live on in our hearts forever.
People, please don’t let their memories fade. Let families know to include the work history of their loved one in the obituary, particularly if they had jobs dealing with the public.Because the obituaries one reads in the newspaper are costly, it’s possible the writers try to keep them brief in order to save money. I am, however, printing your helpful reminder for those who may need it.
He went on to say the formal answer to your question is no. Calling a priest “Dad” is likely to offend some people. He suggests the terms “Father,” “Reverend” or “Pastor” be used. Thank you, Father Guy.
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