young bents
Very wise words. My dad ran away from home at 14 and went to work, did very well for himself, rarely mentioned his family. Then last year, I found all his relatives on geneaology website, they had been looking for me. Online group hug. Went to a reunion. Now I know why my dad left. LOL. The only one I like is my daughter's age and gay....but he's smart and funny, the rest are terminally dull.
You'll be fine, especially with those new roots and pearls. Keep smiling and rise above pettiness. You've got tons of support here...we're all on your side.
young bents