Seeking advice for when it comes up at work
Hi fellow estranged folks - I am seeking advice on what to say to folks at work when the topic of parents/family comes up.
I've been eatranged for more than 3 years now. So far, I have been fairly honest when it comes up with coworkers or other misc. people at work. I'll let them know "oh I don't speak with my family anymore", or something like that. I might also add other context - I am adopted and my adoptived family are not good people.
But it honestly takes something from me - can be very emotionally draining to feel like I have to mention it or explain myself.
I'll be switching jobs in the fall and I have been trying decide how I want to approach things. I feel like it would be easier to say oh they died, or I lost them a few years ago. But I don't know, what if folks realize I am lying 😅.
How do you all handle it?
Hope everyone is making through mother's day weekend okay. I am tired and grumpy, but I think I am going to eat a package of prosciutto soon to make up for it...