Quote From: tad1963Dear MJ,
I am glad that you and your family have worked on the past. I did also. I do hope that you will be able to look forward to much happiness, if you haven't already found it. I spent time with two counselors and worked with my priest. I can tell you that there is a blessed world of happiness and joy awaiting you. I am a Mom to the best daughter (she's 14) I have made sure that her childhood is free from stress and fear. I am married to the kindest and caring man. My mother found happiness again and has been married for 22 years to the greatest stepdad in the world. My sister is also married to a kind man and they have two sons who are sooooo freaking gorgeous. My mom taught us how to be strong, independent and caring. The three of us banded together in love and strength when she got away from my dad. We rejoiced in our eventual safety. My heart and prayers will be with you always, that you will succeed in your amazing future, as I am sure you will.
Fondly,
Terri
Dear Terri,
We can sometimes get so defensive when something touches another layer that has pealed away from our psyche. What a lovely post you gave to me.
I have been in and out of therapy for years. I attracted men in my life who were much like my father. After working on these issues I finally attracted a healthy, wonderful, caring, nurturing man into my life. We have been married for 25 years. Cats, no kids. You sound like a wonderful mom.
MJ
