Time and change

Lately I feel like I can’t relate to anyone in my immediate family. What used to be our strongest connections seem to have been lost with time. Things that made our bonds strongest changed with the passing of time and kids growing up. Even with my husband, who suddenly seems like a stranger. I’ve been in a path of healing this past year and perhaps I’ve found my true self. Be that as it may, it is still hard to realize that the ones you love the most seem the farthest from you.

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Ghostinthemachine · M

It’s a sad reality that can hit you in the face like a splash of ice cold water

Sojournersoul · M

Been there and felt that. It is really hard.

Summerstorms2018 · 51-55, F

@Sojournersoul very!

gfantasy · 56-60, M

People change. Those around us and we ourselves, too...

SW-User

It is one of the most difficult things in life

Ontheroad · M

I wonder if this isn't a natural thing brought on by the many stressors in life..., the changes in family members and ourselves that come about as we live through those stressors, and the paths we each take.

Summerstorms2018 · 51-55, F

@Ontheroad I am certain of it, it is just hard going through it

Ontheroad · M

@Summerstorms2018 It is for sure hard. I am more or less on the other side of it now, and I clearly remember how difficult some of the realizations were to deal with.

4meAndyou · F

I went through that with my ex. It really hurts to discover that your husband has become someone you don't even know anymore.

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4meAndyou · F

@Summerstorms2018 I am sorry for the pain you are feeling. It just sucks. That's all I can say.

Summerstorms2018 · 51-55, F

@4meAndyou thank you and I am sorry you’ve experienced this as well. Turning to my faith has helped tremendously! Unfortunately the rest of my family wants no part in it.

4meAndyou · F

@Summerstorms2018 Faith got me through the worst of it, too. Not everyone in a family will be in the same place, faithwise, at the same time, so I guess just be grateful that YOU have been able to approach the throne of Grace.

someonefromsomewhere1

Hi :). Can i ask something but dont want to ask it publicly so anyone can see coz some people might make fun of me. Would appreciate it if youll send me a message so i can replay you with my question (coz for some reason i can't message first). Thanx :)

Midlifemale · 61-69, M

I'm sorry to hear that. Things are changing somewhat with my siblings also.
But my own family, kids and grandkids are still doing well and close to me...even better then my wife is...she is somewhat distant the past few years

Nick1 · 61-69, M

Hope this phase will pass and you will feel loved and feel same closeness and bond again. 🙏

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