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Was reconnecting with my estranged father after 12 years of no contact worth it?

One person shares the outcome of this decision: “Reconnected with my estranged father after 12 years of no contact”. Read how it affected their happiness, stress and finances, and whether they would do it again.

A real outcome shared by Anonymous on WorthIt. Not advice. Not opinions. What actually happened.
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He hadn't changed as much as I'd hoped but I had changed more than I realised. I think I needed to go back to confirm I'd made the right call the first time.
Happiness after3/5 · Same
Stress after4/5 · Higher
Financial impactNo change
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