Still trying to get up that great Big Hill...

[Pudmuddle]

BF, glad I could make you laugh. We need to keep up our humor during these tough days!

My mother was also the emotionally unavailable type. I remember her saying once she had to hug people on her terms... She also had a rough relationship with her mother, I have a feeling she never got any warm fuzzies from her, hence her dealing with issues by using outside sources. Hmmm, sound familiar H?

I am in the same spot to with H, feeling like I had hurt his pride back when I had my mlc's and he has never dealt with that.

Thanks for saying I am strong, keeps me going even when I don't feel it.

Tigerlil, I guess my childhood was tough, but I don't look at it like that...well now I don't. I've seen much worse horrors for people so eh, mine wasn't so bad. The addictions can come in many forms, people think because it LOOKS healthy that maybe it is ok. But it still comes back to bite them when they stuff everything down. It's all about dealing with it internally rather than finding external sources to make you happy.

Hi 3! I am a very internal person and am always looking to make things better within myself...always. Thanks for supporting me, you are such a loving person.

JF, well JF, you made me cry with that post. A good cry though My dad had his faults sure but he was always there for me no matter what. I truly do believe that he is the source of my strength inside, so I really appreciate you saying that. It means more to me than you could know.

I do believe that in typing out our own stories it can help give people the light bulbs in their heads to view a tough situation from another's perspective, even their difficult spouse. Perspective is always a good thing.

I'm glad I could give you a warm boost for your father too. Take care.