After a funeral is often a time for reflection and today has been just that.

It was good to witness three children who grew up with the same level of love from both parents. Children who are now 64, 62 and 54! In my brother's case, because he hadn't attended their father's funeral, he had not seen them for around 35 years

It hasn't been my sole occupation all day but I've realised that her behaviour is causing me problems. For two weeks, since the start of this latest tirade, I've been suffering digestive problems (being polite here!). When I've moaned about the odd ache/pain (including Covid vaccine nerve damage) instead of sympathising, she's seen that as the ideal opportunity to start a tirade designed to demoralise me even more.

Enough said