i've heard stories, and it just breaks my heart, about children who feel they must disown their own families because of a predispositional theory of behavior that makes them feel isolated. but, you know, sometimes it's possible, to re-establish those broken bonds, even if one is reticent to take the first step. their reluctance doesn't have to be a permanent state, and with understanding and patience, i believe any strained relationship can find a way back to love and acceptance.