fergi6777 wrote:Besides "I love you" and "I miss you very much", the letter states "The past is the past. Let''s start anew."
What do you think that's code for?
He (they) are just talking to themselves. They can't tell you what you want to hear. They can't be honest with themselves about what they know. And, they can't accept that you're serious (i.e., they can't let you go.). So, they communicate that way. They miss you as part of their Confabulated life. And, they make the only gesture they know how. They don't even care if it means anything to you. It's the only sacrifice they can make.
Why did you open the letter if you are NC? Wouldn't it have been more consistent to write "return to sender" on the letter and drop it in the mailbox. (The US Postal Service recognizes that and acts upon it.).
You've posted these questions about NC (and occasionally indicated you're not entirely NC). If you had one thread and updated it, a better picture might emerge (especially for new members). But, I think you're doing a very good job with NC. It's just some patterns like opening the letter which takes what you've done. (I.e., a returned letter would disarm them.).