My sister is having a small wedding this weekend and invited 4 members of my fathers family. My dad has a HUGE family and we don't speak to many of them. He had a rough upbringing and the family is not close at all and alot of them have major issues. My one uncle whom I adored as a kid has been in and out of jail most of his life, has 4 children that neither he nor his girlfriend have custody of, is a drug addict and calls us from homeless shelters. He called my father yesterday asking to go to my sisters wedding and my dad made up excuses. He doesn't want him to embarrass my sister. I'm getting married next year and feel like family is family no matter what and told my dad that I want him at my wedding. Is there a right and wrong answer? What would you do? Has anyone had similar situations? I'd really appreciate any input.
Donna
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I think it's a personal decision between you and FH. Do you embarass easily? will it bother you if your uncle causes a commotion? these are questions you should really think about it.
Good luck!
Bunnymonkey
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perhaps you should drop your uncle a line and talk to him personally. see where he is at in his life and if you feel comfortable interacting with him right now. Base your decision on this. i would be inclined to invite him - especially because he took an interest in being at your sisters wedding and called to inquire-this shows he may want to be a prt of your lives more than other family members will allow him to be.
FutureMrs
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Thank you so much. I think I will try to locate him and call him.
