I have been saying my sister and her family was the only family I have. But there is one uncle, my mom’s brother, who is still alive, along with his wife, and my cousin. I haven’t been in contact with them since my mom died in 2018. But last night I decided to contact mom’s friends and her brother.
My sister had a falling out with our uncle after mom died. I haven’t been in contact with them to keep the peace. But hopefully it won’t bother my sister that I’m in touch with them. I got a new phone number, plus being the holidays is a good excuse to contact them.
I also contacted my aunt-in-law’s that live on the same state I live in. One of them used to be my boss back when I was still working. It was difficult for me to get a job elsewhere, that would put up with my mental illness.