Has anyone started up contact again after years of no contact?

[Fakenametodayhey]

Thinking of seeing family members again after a long break of nearly half a decade.
Has anyone seen them again?

Is it awkward?

Dont want to get into details as its too long but want to see how it went for others.

Nc for obvious reasons.

Few details- have had children they have met and ithers who they havent. Clean break apart from a few sporadic texts.

I have had periods of NC over many years. Up till now, I have acted as if nothing has happened when contacted has been renewed. Looking back at this point, I can see how it was always at times when something was wanted.

I would say get in contact but do so with your eyes wide open. Maybe things have changed with the other party/parties. We all hope for happy ever after and maybe it could happen but silences are bever going to achieve anything for either side.

What was it like? The first time? I really don't know what to expect. Was it just you amd one person or was it a group?

I dont know anyone who has been through this and the internet is full of 'going no contact' but not much 'starting up contact again'

Sorr i have so many questions. Do you think it was worth it? Or would it have been less trouble leaving it

Well, I eventually decided to see my irritating sisters again after five years' NC.

I arranged to meet them separately and explain why I'd gone NC in the first place. They were pissed off with me and probably still are but the initial meeting went pretty well.

I arranged to meet my biological father after ten years.
Worst thing I ever did. Back to NC after 4 months.

I have.

Under duress to be quite honest.

With sister it was a terrible idea and nothing changed. If anything things got much worse and I ended up going Nc permanently several years ago and I won't be renewing contact.

With dad it's actually been more difficult as it makes things difficult for my mum who I do want to stay in contact with. I keep contact very low and on my terms. Occasionally he needs reminding but generally he doesn't push out of fear I'll go Nc again (I'm one of the very few people who does have contact with him)

I think you need to carefully consider the pros and cons and possibly set rules in place for yourself and them.

Because I doubt you went Nc lightly there will have been good reasons.

Are you being pressured to renew contact?

@Fakenametodayhey It would be very outing to say much. It was a group of people. I know why they are not so pleased with me but it was not my doing and they are being influenced by a known person with previous for stirring things up and setting people against each other.