Hello Rai, I agree with Sunny that it is probably best to respond in a way that is in the interests of your family going forwards. I agree that it must have taken quite a bit for your W to write that message and rather than looking for the kind of apology you would like, accept the apology you have. Part of this is that perhaps you want to 'show' your W how inadequate her apology is in relation to all that has happened. I understand that if so.

You may be interested to have a look at Cali's thread in the MLC area of the forum. A few months ago, there was a long debate on the nature of forgiveness and how to work towards it. Very interesting and I have been meaning to go back to it. Whatever the ultimate outcome, we need to find a way to forgive. Some of us will heal and forgive together and some will heal and forgive alone. Both are fine. And some people will remain stuck in anger for perhaps many years. That's not what any of us want for ourselves I'm sure.

I hope this helps a little and best wishes to you xx


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