Years ago I put behind me the abuse I suffered from my father. Now, in therapy, these events are resurfacing. Today my father and his wife will join us for Thanksgiving dinner-a time we celebrate with my husband's family. My father is now a weak old man on oxygen, unhealthy from years of alcohol and drug abuse.

I am afraid that today I might again look at him is disgust, considering the awful memories I have relived. I would really prefer to disassociate today and be able to enjoy our meal together instead of feeling like I might be in tears afterwords.

I'm not asking anyone for any help, I'm just expressing my fear.