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I guess I am a child of stepparent adoption. My mother remarried when I was two and I was immediately adopted by her husband and have always considered him my father. I also never knew my birth father and only know his name because I accidentally overheard a conversation between some family members.
However, as a child, I did have contact with my birth father's parents. Specifically, his single mother, and his father and stepmother. They were like extra grandparents that I got to see at Christmas. There was also an Aunt that I vaguely remember. Over the years we lost contact. I don't think there has been any contact for at least 13 years. Still, I think about them often, and I wonder if they ever think of me.
In a recent search I discovered that one of my grandparents passed away about 6 months ago and I felt so heartbroken that I let them fall out of my life. I wish I had tried harder to stay in touch, but I was just a kid, and they lived far away.
I'm considering visiting the cemetery to try and find some sense of closure, but I don't know if it would really help. It's strange feeling so much loss over a person I really barely knew, but I feel like I should do something.
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Lanny, I am so sorry for your loss and that all of us missed your post. You have warm memories of that grandparent. Of course you feel loss. Important people who touch our lives in a good way are pretty special. If you feel bad that you lost touch then make it into a learning experience to keep in touch with others - that's something positive to work towards. I think going to the cemetary may be good when you are ready. There is comfort in saying goodbye. I am sorry you lost someone special. Kind regards,Dickons
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