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Dominyka Proškėnaitė

“Knees, Groveling And Begging For Forgiveness”: Family Shocked As Discarded Son Doesn’t Want Back In

When you realize that a friend or romantic partner is toxic, ending that relationship should be a no-brainer. But it’s a bit more complicated when it comes to family members, as they’re expected to be in our lives permanently, no matter what.

One man, however, has been estranged from his parents and siblings for the past five years. And over time, he realized that was probably for the best. But now, he’s reaching out to the internet for advice because his mother has suddenly decided that it’s time for him to reunite with the family. Below, you’ll find the full story that he shared on Reddit, as well as some of the responses invested readers left him. 

It’s never easy to become estranged from your family members

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