A nice visit

@NJChicaa (119636)
United States
September 6, 2023 8:28pm CST
My ex was here for about 2 hours. He was good about just letting me ramble and probably tell him things about the past couple of days that I had already told him. It was good to have someone other than the same family members I've been with for 3 days to remember things with. We also did a lot of just random catching up which also was helpful because I don't want to constantly talk about it. Eventually I said "look I am not going to ask and you don't have to tell me, but the visitation is Sunday at 1-4 and the memorial is at 4 if you want to come." He asked if he was welcome and I said "of course!" He asked if I sure and I said "100%". I told him that my cousin and aunt had both asked about him and that my cousin specifically said she would welcome his presence. I told him that my whole family still loves him. He said he was most concerned about my sister because that biotch can hold a grudge like no one's business. I told him that if for no other reason that she would be happy that he was there simply because she knows that it will be helpful for me. So he said that he would miss the Eagles game to be there. Now I'm back to going through pictures. I think we are going to have way too many but that's a good problem to have. Tomorrow I am going to start working on my speech and I need to find something to wear. I don't want to buy a dress but I am not against wearing a skirt and sandals that are not flip flops. I know even if I rolled up in my usual khakis and flips my dad wouldn't be offended but I'd never hear the end of it from my mother.
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@FourWalls (68080)
• United States
7 Sep 23
However you dress, you can always start by saying, “this is for you, Dad. F you, mom.” Based on what you’ve said, they’ll deserve it.
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@NJChicaa (119636)
• United States
7 Sep 23
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@marguicha (223077)
• Chile
7 Sep 23
I´m glad that your ex will be there. I know that it is important for you. And dress for your Dad, not for the rest of the world.
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@Raine38 (12250)
• United States
7 Sep 23
It's good to hear that you have another support that can actually help you process. It's also nice of him to confirm that he will be there for you and your father for the memorial.
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@LeaPea2417 (37355)
• Toccoa, Georgia
7 Sep 23
I'm glad your ex will be there.
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@NJChicaa (119636)
• United States
7 Sep 23
me too!
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• West Haven, Connecticut
7 Sep 23
Sounds like you guys didnt end things bad. Did someone pass away?
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• West Haven, Connecticut
7 Sep 23
@NJChicaa My condolence, sorry to hear that
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@NJChicaa (119636)
• United States
7 Sep 23
Yes. My father
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@LindaOHio (178780)
• United States
7 Sep 23
I'm glad your ex will be coming. You'll have someone to talk to.
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@jstory07 (139734)
• Roseburg, Oregon
7 Sep 23
Wear anything you want to wear. That is good that your X will go with you.
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@MarieCoyle (37561)
7 Sep 23
You wear what you feel right in. It's not up to Mom and Sis, it's up to you. They are not making things easy for you, he was your Dad, this is a hard time. You do you, I am sure that your Dad was proud of the person you are.
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