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blubunyip

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33. I agree. The dad is

Reply to Scrivener7 (Reply #31)

Tue Dec 9, 2025, 09:11 AM

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messed up. But maybe the boyfriend's brutal honesty gave him a chance to express himself before he dies, to defend the lies he has lived by. It's a sad story. But many go to their graves unchanging, without remorse. No need for any apologies to Dad here. He had a chance to rise above, reach out, but obviously despite his years, he lacks wisdom and maturity. This is how brains are hijacked and it's what we need to stand up against. Excusing the Dad's cult behavior for the sake of family gets us nowhere. There may still be time for some patch up but if nothing comes from Dad, it's truly over. I have had to accept that a family member died to me, before he actually died. I grieved his death only once.

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Thank you so much for your kind response! Coventina Monday #3

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somehow, I get the feeling that "owning the libs" with just petty barbs and jokes Coventina Monday #4

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I agree. The dad is blubunyip Tuesday #33