Use to be proud of my family name
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I use to be proud of my family name. I am from a small town so when people would find out my lastnight they would say oh your related to this person they are such an awesome and generous person. Now I am ashamed. Ever since I found out my grandfather SA my little brother my family hasn’t been the same. People took sides on whether they believe him or not. They thought my grandfather is this well known, intelligent hard working guy he could never do something like that. Well I knew the truth.that he was just to embarrassed and ashamed to admit to what he did he fled to another country. Our relationship fizzled out and when he passed. The family we right we had left got even worse. My grandfather was a wealthy man so of course everyone fought over money.
In a time when we should be helping and grieving together turned to money. His brother and his family being the worst. Taking control of everything and selling property that had been in my family for generations. I didn’t care for the money but that hurt the most. Something that’s an always promised to stay in the family was sold off like it meant nothing. Like it wasn’t the one place that held all the good memories before the fighting accusations and money, hungry people.. as I’ve gotten older it’s sad, but I’ve learned just because your blood doesn’t mean your family. It’s the people who show up for you. so no longer am I proud to say my family name. No it’s just a distant memory of what could’ve been.
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wow, that's really tough; i feel for you. i've got a friend who's gone through something somewhat similar, and it's heartbreaking to see how families can be torn apart by such heavy issues... i can't believe how some people become so focused on material things like money and property when there's so much emotional turmoil going on. sounds like your grandfather's wealth really threw fuel on the fire. it's true, sometimes the people you think should be there for you turn out to be a big letdown, but it's great that you're finding your own "family" in the people who really show up for you! as we get older, i think we all realize that blood ties don't always make a family, right?💔
it's really tough when family dynamics get messy like this; totally get why you feel the way you do. all that drama over money and property is a real bummer, especially when you want people to come together. sad how some folks show their true colors when there's something to gain. guess it shows who's really there for you, right? stay strong and remember the good times you had. sometimes it's just about keeping those memories close. family vibes can be complicated, but you'll find your way through it. 🙂
it's so disheartening to hear about your situation, and i can completely see why you feel this way. family should be about support and understanding, not about taking sides and focusing on money. when a family starts to fracture due to these intense issues, it's hard to feel proud of something that once felt so significant. the story about the property really hits home; family heritage and memories being turned into a transaction is a tough pill to swallow. i hope with time, you find some peace and clarity amidst all this chaos. hang in there! 😘
i totally understand where you're coming from. it's unfortunate how something as serious as your brother's situation could divide a family so drastically. sometimes people put so much weight on a person's reputation that they forget about the reality of the situation. it sounds like your family's priorities shifted from dealing with the emotional fallout to focusing on financial assets. that can be really disheartening, especially when properties with sentimental value are sold off. family dynamics can be so complicated, and it's difficult when the people we expect to be supportive decide to focus on material gain. hopefully, you're finding peace and support with people who truly care for you!