41: And then *really* what?
The final part of my estrangement origin story
I made the decision to cut ties with my father.
I cut ties with my father.
And so then what?
I’ve been writing about the “origin” story of my estrangement with him, including what set it off, how I came to my decision, and what happened immediately afterward. Paid subscribers can catch up in the first two posts:
There could be a lot of newsletter content regarding my path of estrangement: how I deal with holidays; my relationships with other family members; or what boundaries I’ve set (like promising myself to never enter The House again). And I’d love to know from readers if there are things about my path that you would like to know about. Please leave a comment or send me an email if there is.
Today, I’d like to conclude the origin story and share my thoughts on the period that immediately followed my formal no-contact moment with my dad. I view it as one of the best of my life.
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