💬 THE BRIDGE MESSAGE Hey [Brother], I know things got strained after Dad’s funeral, and I regret how it’s been between us since. I’d really like a chance to talk calmly, not to rehash the past but to see if we can start rebuilding some trust. You’ve always been important to me, and I’d like us to find our way back to being brothers again. 🔍 WHAT THIS MESSAGE TRIES TO DO To gently acknowledge the rift while extending an open hand for a calm, trust-building conversation. 🚫 WHAT TO AVOID WHEN SENDING IT Don’t bring up blame or specifics about who was “right” or “wrong” — it risks pulling you both back into the conflict instead of forward into healing. 🧠 BRIDGE BUILDER TIP Send it at a quiet time (not late at night or during a stressful week) and keep it short — the goal is simply to open the door, not to solve everything in one go.