Thank you for posting. I am not one to tell people what to do (except for the kiddos), but I was really hoping that you would post again. Your decision should not be treated as an on/off switch to your DB efforts. I am so glad that you made the decision to post again on your terms. Not only will others benefit, so will you, and I'm happy you didn't lose sight of that.
Can you believe the life lesson your D7 has shown us? I've had the distinct pleasure of meeting this little girl, and I can tell everyone, she's got a smile thats infectious and will just melt your heart. Truly a gift from God. And for her to recognize pain and try to comfort those who are in pain, no matter who they are, shows the heart this little girl has that I only dream of having. Truly wonderful.
I admire your D10 for being honest and forthright with you about her feelings towards the D. For those who are going through a D, and I am witness to this, it is much harder on the kids than it is the husband and wife. You being the pillar of strength through the last two years has resulted in your D10's admonishment of her lack of respect to her dad. Yes, he is not the same man as he was years ago, when she was younger. But that is his fault and his fault alone. I stand here and actually feel remorse for him. As a dad myself, I can't imagine my child saying that he/she does not like me anymore. It breaks my heart just to think of it. I hope that your Mr. W realizes this and takes action. This is a damaged R that will take work and time to mend. I only hope he does get the gumption to repair the R with his D10. No, I pray.
I have chatted with you many times, and I do see the peace within yourself. But I also have seen the struggle and the weight carried by you with the stresses of life. Please remember, take care of you. Remember the path of what brought you today. What got you here and what has brought you to the person you are today. The person we all love.
And yes, the path will start to get bumpy, but there are alot of people willing to walk with you.
All smiles today!
Triple J
Things were different then. All is different now. I tried to explain, somehow..........
Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam)
