Originally Posted by
Jules62 
For a long time I promised myself I wouldn't ever turn out like my mother.I've worked so hard to forgive, to have compassion, to try to love well-unlike her.
I ended up an alcoholic like her, but I so don't want to hate anyone.I want to be better than that and heal.
I guess I turned out just like my father for many years, I showed love with jealousy, anger, and so many other character defects. Thank God my program of recovery gave me a solution, a better way to live my life.
Dad still visits once a week. He doesn't change much, still bitter, pessimistic, depressed. And I've finally learned that I can't change him. But I can detach with love, and practice a little tolerance. I still love the old guy in spite of his defects, that's not my inventory to take and gather resentments over.
Prayers going out for you Jules, I'm glad you're with us this morning, always happy for people like you who make the decision to stay on this planet. Hope you get some good rest.
