My Mother died from bone cancer at the age of 53 when I was 26. At the time of her death I had been angry with my Father over things that had happened when they had divorced for 10 years. Realizing that life was just to short to let it be ruled by resentment I made an effort to be of service to him & spend time with him after that. While we were never really close at least we were at peace and comfortable with one another when he passed in 2004.
As far as uncomfortable subjects I remember not long after my parents divorce every time I got around my Father he felt it necessary to bad mouth my Mother. I just looked at him & said, "If every time we talk about this it ends up in an argument why do you want to bring it up." He pretty much quit talking to me about that subject after that.
I said all that to say this. The choices you make will have consequences. Your actions today will directly effect how much regret or peace you have in the future. Choose carefully.
As far as uncomfortable subjects I remember not long after my parents divorce every time I got around my Father he felt it necessary to bad mouth my Mother. I just looked at him & said, "If every time we talk about this it ends up in an argument why do you want to bring it up." He pretty much quit talking to me about that subject after that.
I said all that to say this. The choices you make will have consequences. Your actions today will directly effect how much regret or peace you have in the future. Choose carefully.