I had gotten back in touch with my aunt in the past month and we are talking again. I am going to the family Thanksgiving get-together for the first time in 2 years (missed last year's and last Christmas as well).
I am hopeful, but nervous because of things that have happened in the past (long story, but some very not-pretty stuff happened last year and the year before). I really want to have a relationship with my aunt, uncle, cousins -- I love them very much and I am hopeful that the trends of the past won't come back. But I am also cautious because I am afraid of getting hurt again.
Please pray. My aunt is having some serious health issues as well, so it would be awesome if we can be there for each other.