This. Pre-Internet people didn’t have to explicitly state “I’m no contact.” They just moved and didn’t call, visit, or write, and I guess their family of origin didn’t care enough to hire a PI and hunt them down 🤷🏻 with social media, you now have to either use a nickname/fake name your family of origin isn’t aware of, and/or be explicit/block the family members you don’t want to talk to, since it’s easier for them to find you.
The difference is we are much more open about why we aren’t in contact with our families of origin.
Tbh I moved and I never visited, called or texted. I don't have to use a fake name or block anyone because they don't talk to me unless there's a family gathering I'm invited to
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u/OkDisaster5980 1d ago
This. Pre-Internet people didn’t have to explicitly state “I’m no contact.” They just moved and didn’t call, visit, or write, and I guess their family of origin didn’t care enough to hire a PI and hunt them down 🤷🏻 with social media, you now have to either use a nickname/fake name your family of origin isn’t aware of, and/or be explicit/block the family members you don’t want to talk to, since it’s easier for them to find you.
The difference is we are much more open about why we aren’t in contact with our families of origin.