Penny, It's his guilt talking. I know what you mean about trying to talk to them. You feel like you are walking on eggshells and you will say something wrong to send them running in the other direction. It's unfortunate that we LBS have to do all the work and feel like that. Yes, we made mistakes but we are trying our best to correct them. You have so many good qualities going for you. You are a strong and intelligent woman. Just remember that. I'm sure your family and friends tell you that all the time. Believe them when they tell you that and keep telling yourself over and over that what they say is true!
Life's challenges are not supposed to paralyze you, they're supposed to help you discover who you are. -- Bernice Johnson Reagon