I would fall into the second category. I broke off relations with my "Father" this past week. (Lousy timing, I know - just the way it worked out...) I've made myself a promise to NOT call him today. To NOT be reminded of the years of abuse - and to have it continued today. And I will miss my Dad. Not "that man" - but the Daddy I wish I had - who the little boy in me misses. My T calls it my "Little Boy Psyche." I don't miss "that man." I will the dad I wish I had had...

But I HAD to make the decision to not allow the abuse to continue! And, lousy timing or not, I'm hoping I keep my promise to myself today. It's gonna be a tough day... But maybe my boys will call.. Maybe they'll tell me that they love me. That they're thinking of me. They're all grown now. One's in Iraq & one's raising a family. And maybe my little girl will call... Maybe she'll want to get re-aquainted with her Daddy who she hasn't seen in 20 years... One can hope, right?

Did I mention it's gonna ne a TOUGH DAY??

And I'm sorry for all those who's days will be difficult, for whatever reason. To those who don't have these "issues," I hope they can enjoy the day with "Daddy." And feel gratitude that they have what so many of us didn't.