I opted out of Science after my father's early, unexpected death. He was pushing me to become an Engineer. But I did train for it. I'm a landscaper by vocation. The astronomy involved with astrology (which he thought of as nonsensical) is my only real connection with Science now.
My Cap brother and I were close until my mother died. The controversy over the inheritance left him bitter and angry, so he cut ties with us. Didn't think we got a fair share compared to our brother and sister (she was executor). My attitude was "it's only money", and he felt like I let him down by not going against the settlement. He said it was "the principle of the thing". Very sad situation.
David, Iām sorry to hear about your mother and father x
Itās tough when families fall out over money
Do you want to get into the science side of things?