Yes, it is quite normal for them to reconnect with family members. Yes, they haven't a clue in most instances as to what they have done. Their attention span and memory are that of a gnat. You have to remember that when they are in crisis, their brains become mush because of the depression. Depression really does a number on them.
If you go back and re-read the first posting on this thread, you will see that they do reconnect with family, pets, friends, etc. prior to reconnecting with us. They will reconnect in the exact opposite order of when they left all of the relationships.
People need to let him just talk and work through what is going through his mind. They may remember some, but not all of what they said or did during the crisis. Again, depression is the main ingredient. It might be helpful to do some investigative work on depression. Here is the thread that I created many years ago about MLC and depression:
Good luck with the meeting. Try to remember to breathe and you are meeting up with a long lost friend or ex-business partner. If you don't agree with something he says, you can either correct him or just change the subject. Do not argue with him. Why? Because he sees the world differently than you do and only you know if the event is live or memorex.
Good luck!
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Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.
