Oh boy....I just got a request from someone to connect on LinkedIn! TOTALLY unexpected request from this particular person! I am actually in a dilemma here! What to do? Do I dare go down that path again? I have forgiven, but I have also moved on...I need a sign if I should accept and respond to their message. Universe PLEASE give me a sign if I should reconnect with this person!

@Spagesgallo1 don’t reconnect with someone who was toxic in your past. Just ignore it.

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Only you can make that decision. Being family makes it hard. I have learned the hard way, that letting people back in after they hurt me was a mistake. But we each have to do what is right for us.

@CinnamonGirlE @AllenChinn I know. My aunt is 81. I know exactly what you mean. I spoke with my husband. We agree, if the conversation starts to go sideways, that's it. I also know that it is something my mom would want. I want to be a kind human. I have forgiven them, but I will never forget. I have not had any contact with any of my extended family since 2010. I have my family with my husband and his family. I am blessed.

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Good you have a plan. You have support. And only you know what you can live with. Not speaking and trying or speaking and trying, understanding it could go sideways. Best of luck for you. πŸ’—

@CinnamonGirlE @AllenChinn Yes, that is why I talked with my husband. He is not keen on my family, which is understandable. So, we agreed on this plan. I will only converse with this cousin and my aunt. There will be no discussion of other cousins, since all of our aunts/uncles are all deceased. If they don't respect my boundaries, conversation is over. My life has been very happy without them for 13 years. I plan on maintaining my peace and self respect. Thank you for your well wishes! πŸ’›βœ¨οΈπŸ’›

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