I think I have one crazy dysfunctional (extended family) and on days like birthdays it becomes really poignant. DD is 10 today we have another little DD who is nearly 3 and really are a harmonious little family including dh. I had a late miscarriage in 2015 when I becomes estranged from my mother (it was the straw that broke the camels back) sadly we were never close and I don't want to blame my mother completely but I really don't think she was suited to motherhood. My father lives abroad and I am estranged from him too. Both dh's parents are dead. Dh,s sister is battling alcoholism. My one brother doesn't keep in touch with me and the other is a single parent struggling to bring up his own children (and also quite self absorbed). The girls have a stepbrother and stepsister in their 20's who don't seem to bother, they visit every now and again despite being told they are welcome at anytime, no cards, no acknowledgement. Dear aunt A who lives 200 miles away usually sends a card but yep, no card today (unlike her and could be on the way). Just really fed up. Despite all of this I think DD has had a lovely birthday - party sleepover, lovely presents out for a meal and friends have sent cards and presents. I think I am still grieving my miscarriage and usually get by o.k, it's just days like this.............
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