Was stopping speaking to my dad after he chose his new wife over our relationship worth it?
One person shares the outcome of this decision: “Stopped speaking to my dad after he chose his new wife over our relationship”. Read how it affected their happiness, stress and finances, and whether they would do it again.
The one thing nobody tells you
I thought I'd feel like an orphan. I felt relieved. That relief made me feel guilty for years until I stopped deciding what I was supposed to feel.
| Happiness after | 4/5 · Better |
| Stress after | 3/5 · Same |
| Financial impact | No change |
The conversation
The relief followed by guilt is exactly what I felt when I cut contact with my mum. It's a horrible cycle. Does it get easier?