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I'm a bit lost here, to be fair. I went full no contact with my family back when I was 16. Took a hike, even across countries. So, apparently what happened, was my ex brother in law not keeping his mouth shut and sharing my number with my family. I still can't make heads or tails of it. But now my dad wants to be real chummy and friendy with me? Fuck that, honestly. I'm not super mad at him, more at the rest of my family, but it seriously hurts right now. What am I supposed to do? I'm at a loss here. Haven't really talked to the person for over 21 years.

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[–] MaxHardwood@lemmy.ca 10 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

You never asked to be born. Your parents wanted that. You owe blood relatives nothing. Family are the people you love.

[–] Zozano@lemy.lol 7 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

Family is who you treat like family.

[–] corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca 3 points 3 hours ago

This is the winner right here. Family is as Family does.