A shift in American family values is fueling estrangement

Re:A shift in American family values is fueling estrangement by kbenson on Wednesday July 14, 2021 @04:26PM (#27837979)

Every once in a while I read something the so obviously resonates with me as how things should be with me, but not how things are, that it's depressing and humbling. That's good though, because that's how change happens. Excuse me, I need to go make some calls and set some alarms now.

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Re:A shift in American family values is fueling estrangement by SamPatt on Wednesday July 14, 2021 @04:55PM (#27838311)

Do it. I lost both my parents in my late 20s. I didn't have the level of contact with them the last few years that I wish I had, partially because I assumed I've have time for that when they retired. They didn't make it.

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Re:A shift in American family values is fueling estrangement by kbenson on Wednesday July 14, 2021 @05:07PM (#27838455)

Already did! :) Yeah, way past my 20's, which is all the more reason to make sure I keep in touch. They're both getting up there in age (although admittedly my dad is probably in better shape than me...)

Sorry for your loss. I'm at the age where I've lost a few of my good friends now, and it never feels like you had enough time.

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Re:A shift in American family values is fueling estrangement by rhacker on Wednesday July 14, 2021 @04:42PM (#27838154)

Both of you have me tearing up while reading this. Probably the most humbling feelings I've had in a while.

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