Very nice to hear you had a good day yesterday. It sounds like you're the type of person that gets energy from crowds (extroverted tendencies perhaps? ). I'm like that too. I can be fine by myself for long periods, but prefer to have people interaction. I like people. Sometimes with ketchup... no wait. Wrong forum.
Seriously, I do like people. If you are like that and want to keep your PMA going, then keep doing that. The thing is, find what recharges you and make time for it. You put things on hold before, and now is a good time to stop that.
I'm glad the conversation went well with your dad. Sorry he has the bitterness still, but I'm not surprised. And who knows, maybe this is an opportunity for your little brother to help your dad? I know for me, my experience actually was a chance to help my own father deal with his feelings regarding my mother's death so many years ago. Weird how things work, no?
Just the same, I hope things work out well with you and your dad regardless. Family is family, right?
And happy birthday to your son!
Peace, AJ
"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter" MLK Put the glass down... "Yesterday I was clever so I wanted to change the world Today I am wise, so I am changing myself."
