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familymaternal
#RI-69aa8715·3 months ago·
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reconnect with maternal relatives after 24 years of no contact

I lost contact with my maternal family when I was 5, and now I'm considering visiting them after my aunt had a stroke

What I wish I knew
"how to approach rebuilding the relationship"
If I could tell you one thing
"be patient and understanding"
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Complicated feelings about the outcome.
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