You are now, and have always been, a survivor. The thing is, Frank, that damaged little boy that is inside you will always be there. It's time to embrace him, love him and tell him that he did the best he could with the circumstances that life handed him. He did GREAT. Look who he became! I know you are a fixer. That's what you do. But, you can't go back and "fix" him, nor should you. Accept him for who he is. Accept that this is one thing that the grown-up Frank can't fix. Give yourself permission to let him go. You really won't let him down if you do that.
You are a wonderful, giving man, Frank. I miss you.
Spitfire
Always do right. This will gratify some people, and astonish the rest. Mark Twain
