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In reply to the discussion: Father's Day reflection from a daughter of domestic abuse [View all]CoffeeCat
(24,411 posts)25. That is very inspirational...
...and I think you should be applauded for your strength through the years. Look at you. You stood
up to your father when you were still living in that house. You set boundaries when you had your
own kids and you had the strength to forgive. That is big stuff. You are an amazing, resilient and
lovely person. Considering what you endured growing up, no one would fault you for making other
choices.
Big hugs and lots of admiration for wonderful you!
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My father left my mother with 5 kids and never came back. I saw him a few times before he
libinnyandia
Jun 2012
#3
''Infinite unconditional love is the only truth. Everything else is illusion.'' - K&R n/t
DeSwiss
Jun 2012
#16
Forgiveness is hard when the person who needs the forgiveness won't change or ask for it
mythology
Jun 2012
#19
I don't blame you. Just because you share DNA with somebody doesn't mean you have to have them in
raccoon
Jun 2012
#32
You are able to live with yourself as a result of this and not carry it forward.
glinda
Jun 2012
#22