4 days ago
Carolyn Hax: Without family home as their headquarters, siblings drift apart
Adapted from an online discussion.
Dear Carolyn: When our parents downsized to a more manageable home, my four adult siblings and I effectively lost our gathering spot. Add kids growing up and busy weekends, and it seems as though we've drifted apart.
There were certainly existing tensions between a few members and in-laws, but we still made it a point to get together and celebrate occasions or just hang out. I miss them sometimes, but I also sometimes don't, and I am not sure how to process it.
