"There's no need to continue to apologize for the past. It's over, done with. It's the present that counts. Actions speak louder than words. A positive, confident attitude goes a long way."
And thank you for reminding me of that. God, I so need reminding of that often!
I am reading the first book you mentioned; the second one is a little too biblical for me, right now anyways.
"Listen without forming a reply. Anytime they talk, when you respond, use fewer words than they did."...that's good advice...thanks.
"This is a tough time, stuck with the mountains of legal paperwork, the steady nastiness of your divorcing spouse and now feeling the kids are turned against you." - you hit the nail on the head there!
"Eventually the kids figure it out. One parent demeaning the other always comes back to bite 'em in the ass. Focus on being the best person you can be in mind body and spirit, growing to be the best dad, letting go of the texts she sends you." - God, I hope so. Thanks, I'll work harder on this.
"In the end, it's you.. and your choice in how you make your home a safe place for the kids. Set the boundaries, let the kids know the consequences for their actions. Keep you chin up. They're worth it. You're worth it." - I love all of this...thank you .
If I can ever get my mind and spirit as strong as my body is right now...I'm gonna be out of control.
"Always go straight forward, and if you meet the devil, cut him in two and go between the pieces." - William Sturgis, clipper ship captain, 1830's.
