"Nope! There are some things that are unresolved from your time in high school years. But it's unlikely that you'll find the resolution you seek at a reunion because that's not what reunions are for, generally. Moreover, you don't want to go. In the grand scheme of things, not wanting to do something is a perfectly fine reason not to do it."
"The simple (perhaps too simple) answer is to do whatever you need to feel cared for and supported. It's very thoughtful of you to think of how this news will impact your loved ones, but you don't have to carry this weight for a second longer than you want to. Your loved ones would surely do anything in their power to make this moment easier for you, so hold that idea in your mind"
One person is invited to a 50th high school reunion but recalls bullying, absenteeism, high cost, and that many desired attendees are absent or deceased. Unresolved past issues rarely resolve at reunions, and choosing not to attend is a valid decision if attendance would cause emotional or financial harm. Another person has a fatal diagnosis and prefers delaying disclosure to avoid spoiling the holidays while considering how and when to tell adult children and grandchildren. Prioritize receiving care and support, avoid carrying the burden alone, and involve loved ones when ready.
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