Bod Reggie_Perrin No none, all over here. He never even kept in touch with his brother and sister, very odd.
90Piesanhour Bod Sorry to hear about that. It's tricky when the inevitable happens and you're not close. Still no avoiding the fact that your mum's your mum and your dad's your dad.
SardineTree Bod Still not easy despite time and distance to hear that I'm sure - I've experienced slightly similar. Keep your pecker up - I'm sure you have family & friends that need you.
Anchor Bod Sorry to hear this Bod - very sad situation. Did you remain in contact with his second wife? I am estranged from my mum and while on the suface I am not bothered, I really am not, but I dread the day she dies. Who knows how I will feel then.
Bod Anchor Yes i have recently, she contacted me when he became ill. Sounds like he became a bit of a mess when the cancer took its grip, bowel and stomach.
Reggie_Perrin Cooley jesus. What happened? I find stuff like this so upsetting what with having kids this age. Parenting? To quote the Inspiral Carpets " no one ever said it was gonna be easy".
Cooley Reggie_Perrin I thought that the Auf Weidersehen, Pet theme tune? No idea, Reg. Shocking business though.
Loose_Lips Reggie_Perrin same here. As a recent father I find this stuff terrifying, tragic and unbearably sad for the family.
Foxy_Dread Bod sorry to read your news. I'm glad you are still handling the estrangement well. Hope that reads okay.