</font><blockquote><div id="quote"><font class="small">Quote:</font>
EJ711 said:
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.

</div></font></blockquote><font class="post">

Thank you for reminding me of that. I did do everything I could.

My mom was my childhood abuser. She installed buttons in me, that she pushed to the very end. She had a way of saying things, that would hurt me, but nobody else would pick it up. Nothing she did or said came without strings attached.

I think it's going to take a while. I think I have a number of emotional journeys to take. I think that is sufficient clarity for now.

Thanks, everyone. Thanks, from the heart.

Lar