Hi Larry,

I find your comments about being stuck between two extremes, very insightful.

My remarkable mother could be very loving, but very tough at the same time. I also often felt stuck in the middle between my parents, who often did not see eye to eye.

As I wrote to you, I almost lost mine back to back, and I can't imagine what that is like.

I like the way Pat said you are beginning a new journey. I am an orphan too, and sometimes it is just terribly painful to be without the parents who once loved me.

Please let us help you.

You did a great job of watching over and caring for your parents. At least feel peace in that realization -- it will help you make it through.

Hugs,

EJ