((((((((Halliebeth))))))) I'm so sorry about your dad. I lost mine 8 years ago. He was career Navy and had a similar sort of ceremony as you described. It was tough, for sure.

I just wanted to say I read your post and I'm really, really proud of you. You have grown enormously since you first started coming to PC. I think the way you handled your stepmom is awesome, and it had to feel good and be very healing.

Much love and hugs to you. Your progress is inspiring.

Candy