(11-20-2025, 11:54 AM)Greg Wrote:(11-20-2025, 11:42 AM)Dr. Ivor Yeti Wrote: H is on her way to the airport now, will be joining her bio-parents on a Thanksgiving cruise. This is a joint 80th birthday thing for her folks, who are dedicated cruise-people. H’s relationship with her folks is fraught* and this is the “Last Hurrah” for any family outings. Needless to say, H has been Not Looking Forward To This. I’m hoping she gets through it better than she thinks she will, but her assessments for these things are based on a lifetime of experience.
I can totally relate. I had a lifetime of not looking forward to things. I don't know how many times I got together for the "Last hurrah"
Yeah, I knew you could relate more than most. This particular “Hurrah” is the last major, long visit. Any further visits will be weekend visit where she stays in a hotel so she has a sanctuary. These will likely be spaced out to every couple/few years
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