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How to relate to a parent who betrayed your dying parent

I found out my father had a long-term affair when my mother was dying of cancer and I do not know how to have a relationship with him anymore.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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Your father's betrayal during your mother's most vulnerable time has shattered not just your family mythology but your ability to separate love from moral judgment.

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“Where Are You with Affairs, Betrayal, and Trust Broken?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.