Yea, we sure have some parallel parts, don't we-- "sis-B"!!

I can see how "not going there" will be helpful in my future-- once I get past this realization that is.... It's kind of engulfed me at the moment.

Yes, I was thinking that very thing-- how your mom sure missed out... what a loss for her. And the fact that you don't have guilt speaks for how strong you are and how much healing you've done, that's awesome!!!