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Hi Thornton, it sounds like there are many positives in your life just now - still challenges yes, but positives too. That's quite often to hear from your exGF. How do you feel about that? It sounds like you are very much eyes forward and moving ahead, but I know how tough that can be - particularly if there's regular contact?

I hadn't realised your daughter was living with you now. It can't have been easy for her with her Mum's health and alcohol challenges. I can remember many times in my life when my Dad 'came through' for me - when I felt alienated (because I was a stroppy, unhappy teen) and he helped build a bridge back to the family, when I got into debt as a student he mentored me without bailing me out. When I got my first house, he helped me. When we separated, a roof over my head. Many times he drives me a bit nuts, but I love and appreciate him too - no matter what age we are, we all need our Dad. Gentle persistence is the way I think.

Good luck with your new business venture too - excited for you