Dear Annie: Is a New Baby Enough Reason to End a Years-Long Silence with My Brother?

Dear Annie: Should I break the ice and reach out to my estranged brother who just became a dad?

Dear Annie: About five years ago, my younger brother “Henry” and I had a falling out over a family inheritance issue after our father passed away. Words were said that we both probably regret, but neither of us has made a move to reconnect since. We live in the same city but haven’t spoken, even at holidays. Our mother has tried a few times to gently encourage us to make amends, but we’ve both avoided the conversation.

Dear Annie: I haven’t spoken to my brother in years and I’ve heard he’s now a father ... should I reach out?

DEAR ANNIE: About five years ago, my younger brother “Henry” and I had a falling out over a family inheritance issue after our father passed away. Words were said that we both probably regret, but neither of us has made a move to reconnect since. We live in the same city but haven’t spoken, even at holidays. Our mother has tried a few times to gently encourage us to make amends, but we’ve both avoided the conversation.

Dear Annie: Is it appropriate to reach out after years of silence; what’s the best way?

Dear Annie: About five years ago, my younger brother “Henry” and I had a falling out over a family inheritance issue after our father passed away. Words were said that we both probably regret, but neither of us has made a move to reconnect since. We live in the same city but haven’t spoken, even at holidays. Our mother has tried a few times to gently encourage us to make amends, but we’ve both avoided the conversation.

Dear Annie: Is a new baby enough reason to end a years-long silence with my brother?

Is it appropriate to reach out after years of silence just because there’s a new baby in the picture?