My estranged mother, who abandoned me as a child, is now terminally ill and wants to reconcile; do I let her back into my life, knowing it could reopen old wounds or deny her final wish, potentially living with regret?

Ayaan Shroff

Ayaan Shroff

Visit her regularly5 votes (29%)
Send a conciliatory letter5 votes (29%)
Maintain no contact3 votes (18%)
Meet once for closure4 votes (24%)

17 votes total • Created 1/5/2026

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My estranged mother, who abandoned me as a child, is now terminally ill and wants to reconcile; do I let her back into my life, knowing it could reopen old wounds or deny her final wish, potentially living with regret? | asQkme