Despite all that has happened I want them to have a positive image of XW. I make a personal point not to say negative things about XW especially when doing so would permit me to join a discussion. I have attempted to remind them of pleasant memories. This is difficult to do with DIL as she has only spent limited time with XW and most of that was while XW was in crisis. I am not a saint I have moments of resentment. I attempt to keep and vent those in private as no good will come of them and they are counterproductive to my goals.
^^^ So awesome. You have deeply impacted my life.. I'm so honored to call you "friend".
Keep on keeping on!
M(f): 43 D'ed: 8/12
Show empathy when there's pain. Show grace when warranted. Kindness in the midst of anger. Faith in the face of fear.
