Quote: Somewhere along the conversation, I know we were subtly addressing the issue of forgiveness between us. We are both still feeling raw, and in no shape to have a direct conversation, but I sense a lightness in him that was not there 2 weeks ago.
Ahhhhhh. Excellent on your part to notice you're not in any shape to have this kind of conv when you're raw. I could take a page from your book any day.
Of course old family resentments play into your M - it's all intertwined in ways we can only imagine. Good for him, opening up to you, and good for YOU, creating that safe place to share.