Sqrl, I appreciate your comments. The posts I've read from you have a certain amount of wisdom that I appreciate. However, this time, I think you've mixed up certain events. Yes, I called Child Protective Services on my DAUGHTER. She was abusing and neglecting her sons and would NOT accept anything I said about it. She has a mental illness, you see.

The letter I wrote was NOT to her. It was going to be to my oldest son and his wife because of the disrespect I get from them. However, it wasn't necessary to bring up any of it. My DIL understood without me having to say anything. She seems to be starting to accept our differences and not judge me as an idiot. At least, I'm certainly hoping so. At any rate, she and I are more than just ok for now since she hardly ever comes to me to give me a hug. She did on Wednesday.

BTW, you're not the first to tell me to NOT send the letter. I didn't have to.