Second roller coaster ride (2)

[Card29]

Hi Pattnee, I do agree they will always choose their family in the end, and I've set that expectation for myself. I even talked to them about it. I just had some very close relationships with FIL, SIL and the aunt that contacted me yesterday. So they were almost like "goodbye for now" conversations and I don't plan on having more. They all already realize they have no control over the situation (it took FIL a couple of weeks). And, again, I think SIL and the aunt are the best voices of reason that will be in her life in the next year or two. I thought it was best they knew some truths about the last year that they didn't see on weekend visits or social media.

It's especially hard because they adopted D11 as part of their family. They treated her like every other niece and nephew. I felt so blessed to have them. But unfortunately, a D has a lot more losses involved with it besides the H/W relationship.