Have ever been asked to be a Godparent?For some inexplicable reason my brother asked me to be a Godparent to his son. 1986, I was a drunk, what would I know about parenting? I declined.
Having coffee yesterday I look at a table across the way ...Needed to do a double take, there was a doppelgänger of my mother. Obviously, I dismissed the possibility and got on with drinking my coffee. Only glancing back no more than three times. 🙂
Grandparents can be frustrating at times.Everyone here had them. Some even still have them. Grandparents. I only ever knew my Grandmother. Most of us look back on them with affection. I cried at my Grandmothers passing. She was such a sweet lady. (with the devil lurking inside) She did have... See More »
I was raised in a loveless family (both)This meant I never developed familial feelings. As a result, I had trouble developing trust and empathy. Closeness and intimacy were not possible. I stayed remote from everyone and as a result most of my life I have been alone. That does not mean I... See More »
1st of November I rang my long lost brother and left my contact details. (both)I also sent him a letter. The name I found was exactly as my brothers is, with the surname spelt the same, which is very rare in Australia. Odds of it being him were very high, I would have thought. No response. Looks like I left it too late. I had... See More »
I have not spoken to my brother for about 28 yearsApproximately 3 years ago I decided to try and track him down. I found who I think is my brother, both initials and a rare spelling of our surname. Phone number and address. I am assuming it is him. In the intervening 3 years I made no attempt to... See More »
Have you any family members you have no contact with? (both)Is it your choice or theirs? I have not spoken to my Mother for at least 40 years and do not know if she is still living. Unfortunately she beat her children without mercy before leaving. She left when I was 7. I went to see her when I was 19? and... See More »
Have you taken after your Parents? (both)Do you have some traits or mannerisms passed down from your Parents that you are aware off? My Father used to do crosswords very often. He had dandruff so was constantly lightly scratching his head with his free hand. I do crosswords as well. One day... See More »
