> “Taking care of your body is important, but tending to your relationships is a form of self-care too. That, I think, is the revelation.” My own visceral expe

> “Taking care of your body is important, but tending to your relationships is a form of self-care too. That, I think, is the revelation.” My own visceral experience along these lines has been healing my relationship with my dad. I didn't have negative experiences with him, just a complete absence. He was not in the picture at all from my years 3 to 25. Short story long I eventually found and cold called him and we mended the relationship. There is no doubt in my mind that I probably added years of life by doing this. Not just for me but also for my brother and mom who also weren't talking with him. Heck, even for dad, too. He was diagnosed with cancer coincidentally right around the time I cold called him and healing our relationship very likely was a strong motivator for him to keep fighting and living. Anybody in a similar situation is welcome to contact me and talk further 1 on 1.