Good talk with dad...

I had a rare moment with my dad last night. After setting our boundaries (don't call me, I'll call you), I called him and we had a very nice talk. We talked a little about what's going on with me physically (my high blood pressure) and mentally... although we barely skimmed the surface of the mental side of life. This was a rare conversation and I actually enjoyed it. I don't expect it to happen every time or even most of the time, but it's a helluva start.

Ryan

Ryan,

I am so glad you are starting to be more assertive when it comes to setting your personal boundaries! Great to hear that you and your Dad are on your way to a healthier relationship. Its always nice to have the support of a parent (Lord only knows where I'd be without my Mom right now...)

Keep up the good work. You are doing great. Rome wasn't built in a day.......

(((((Ryan)))))

Jenn

Way to go Ryan! What a good first step. Hubby is working on the say thing with his parents. It's hard to train them. I'm so glad this was a positive experience for you. Sure, there will be set backs, but it is possible and you know it now.

Good for you!

Hi Ryan -- This sounds very positive. And as if it gave you some inner peace. It's nice to come away feeling good about what happened, isn't it?

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i'm so proud of you! it was hard but it paid off. it's good that you don't expect it every time. also, don't be surprised if you have to enforce your boundaries from time to time. it's hard for us to change, and i've found that it's even harder for those in our lives to accept our changes sometimes.

you're amazing! i'm so proud of you right now.

kd

Rem, it's so great you had a good talk with your dad and set your boundaries as well. That's cool. I've also been reading your other posts around the site and I think it's awesome that you're being proactive in your health and quitting drinking and cutting down on smoking. I know you're doing it for medical reasons, but hopefully it'll help you in everyday life too. Feel free to PM me if you ever need to talk if you get urges...

hugs! awesome!

Wow guys... thanks so much for the support, kind words, understanding, and advise.

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I love all you guys.

Ryan