My husband and I have discussed this exact scenario, and if it were to happen, we would not reconnect with our adult child. The pain that it would cause the other spouse and the strain on the marriage would not make the reunification a healthy one. I could see it in the event of one spouse being abusive, but that is not our situation.
I’m glad you commented on this aspect of reconnecting. It’s important that parents take a good look at their couple to see what they feel would work for the two of them. To determine what feels healthiest for your couple and your family.
I do not know how to reconnect with my daughter. I experienced a catastrophic illness - she did nothing to help- & then said she was "taking a break" -I haven't heard from her in 12 years. Reached out several times- she & her husband are college professors. I have nothing to make amends for - paid for her Ivy League degree - I was a very good parent, no issues until I got ill.
My husband and I have discussed this exact scenario, and if it were to happen, we would not reconnect with our adult child. The pain that it would cause the other spouse and the strain on the marriage would not make the reunification a healthy one. I could see it in the event of one spouse being abusive, but that is not our situation.
I’m glad you commented on this aspect of reconnecting. It’s important that parents take a good look at their couple to see what they feel would work for the two of them. To determine what feels healthiest for your couple and your family.
I do not know how to reconnect with my daughter. I experienced a catastrophic illness - she did nothing to help- & then said she was "taking a break" -I haven't heard from her in 12 years. Reached out several times- she & her husband are college professors. I have nothing to make amends for - paid for her Ivy League degree - I was a very good parent, no issues until I got ill.