So I come from a pretty close family, I mean I went through an angsty stage where I wanted my dad dead, and I didn’t like his hypocrisy. And let me get this straight, it was hypocrisy, and he was wrong. For sure. I believe that, and I still do.
But you know what I learned? my RELATIONSHIP is more important than being right. AND! I need to look past what was said and what was done, and what was the intent behind it.
My dad of course, also changed for the better, and realized that he couldn’t expect me to act like a grown up, if he wasn’t going to treat me like one.
But nonetheless, we’re a close family. And I’ve never doubted whether my dad loved me, or if he wanted the best for me – I just didn’t agree with what he thought was best.
So it was really surprising today to hear about some other people’s families, Continue reading