Wow, this is a really admirable and uplifting side to healing. 🤍

I have an estranged sister. She was awful to me. If I let her, she would still try to ruin my life to this day. For a long time, I didn't have much to say to my husband about her. Every now and then, I would tell him a crazy story, or he would watch one unfold himself. (It took my parents a lot longer to separate themselves from her. So, my husband caught little glimpses of how she was through them.) Anyway, I mentioned a better memory about her once to my husband. We had been married for a little while, and it shocked him that I had any good memories. I don't have many, but this was a great reminder that part of healing is remembering the good and okay times too.

My situation isn't comparable to a mother/daughter relationship, but I really admire you for opening up about your journey. I am sure it will help many who do suffer from that kind of estrangement. 🤍