They say men are from Mars and women are from Venus, well I think sometimes parents are from Saturn.

My dad is a good man but a real "man's man". When I needed him, he would say things like "You don't need a shrink...what are you, crazy?" "You need to have a few drinks and forget about it." "Suck it up, be a man." He made me feel like less of a man....when I did follow his advice....I ended up in a much darker place. He did finally come around and realize that what I was going through was serious and I needed help. He still says something from time to time that throws me...I have learned to just ignore him. I don't get mad anymore....I picture him with rings around his head.

New Years and 4th of July are bad for me. I grit my teeth and get through it. I have to put all my coping skills to work. I try focusing on my kids and their excitement. It's hard but I get through it.

You're right....you did survive....you are alive.....you are here...and you will get through it. It's hard but you will get through it. Take extra good care of yourself.



Gman