Hi Myzen,
I think there will always be a hole in my heart from the way some of my family members drifted away, wanting nothing to do with me or some of the other sibblings.

I've had friends throughout my life but never anyone really close and after a few years we drifted apart, repeating the family history.

Like you, I have a wonderful daughter who frequently tells me how much she values me. If I begin to put myself down she is there to assure me that my thinking is off and I am a good person worth only good things. She has helped to restor my confidence in myself more times than I can count.

My three sons are less verbal but I also get approval from them......I guess I did the same for them when they were growing up.

I've always envied those who do have life long friends.....
I have life long friendships with my husband, children, my brother and one of my sisters. I guess because of them, I've been more blessed with family closeness than with close friends.

btw, your daughter really is talented and beautiful!