I went to see my parents this weekend. my dad is the A. When i talked to my mom on thurs and let her know I was coming up she said " i'll worn you know he's on a bender". I drove 2 and half hours expecting the usual. I had told my mom that me and the b/f are in the process of splitting up and I just needed to think and figure it out. I pulled into the drive and there was my dad waiting for me. He was sober for the first time in a year. He came and hugged me and told me I looked like shit in a joking way. I couldn;t stop the tears. I needed him so badly and for once he was there. FOr the first time in years I didn't want to leave. I asked him what I should do about the b/f thing and would you belief he said take it one day at a time. I started to laugh because it just sounded so funny coming out of his mouht.
My mom and me talked like friends for the first time in years. I was not angry there was no resentment. I've let it go....its not worth it. I just want my family back as disfunctional as they are....they are my family.
Thanks for listening....the only people who truly understand.
brandie
Christy said
Oct 23, 2005
awww (((bd)))
there's nothing like dad's hugs when you really need them. So glad he was there for you this time.
Christy
Diva said
Oct 23, 2005
YAY!!! Your post warms my heart, bd. Good for you. I am so happy for you. Diva
Emmie11 said
Oct 23, 2005
Brandie, what a beautiful story, thank you so much for posting it-- so hopeful!
Jeannie said
Oct 23, 2005
(((bd)))
A girl is never too old for her Daddy. Going home is always a wonderful feeling.
Love Jeannie
chrissy said
Oct 24, 2005
Thats wonderful i am so happy for you !!
i am glad your dad came through for you.
it will be 3yrs in nov since i lost my mom. she died from colon cancer.she was my best friend. i miss her so much.
my dad remarried in june she is nice it is hard to except. no one can ever replace your mom. enjoy all the time you can with your family
take care
chrissy
-- Edited by chrissy at 12:45, 2005-10-24
browneyes said
Oct 24, 2005
Aw Brandie that is so great for you!! I know that when I was growing up my Daddy's hugs were the best. Thank you for sharing this good time you had.
Love Julie
nycbt said
Oct 25, 2005
That is good to hear.. My father has finally became sober which is a good thing. I am dealing with my husband who drinks, so it is going to be good to hear his side of things now that he is getting sober.
I went to see my parents this weekend. my dad is the A. When i talked to my mom on thurs and let her know I was coming up she said " i'll worn you know he's on a bender". I drove 2 and half hours expecting the usual. I had told my mom that me and the b/f are in the process of splitting up and I just needed to think and figure it out. I pulled into the drive and there was my dad waiting for me. He was sober for the first time in a year. He came and hugged me and told me I looked like shit in a joking way. I couldn;t stop the tears. I needed him so badly and for once he was there. FOr the first time in years I didn't want to leave. I asked him what I should do about the b/f thing and would you belief he said take it one day at a time. I started to laugh because it just sounded so funny coming out of his mouht.
My mom and me talked like friends for the first time in years. I was not angry there was no resentment. I've let it go....its not worth it. I just want my family back as disfunctional as they are....they are my family.
Thanks for listening....the only people who truly understand.
brandie
(((bd)))
A girl is never too old for her Daddy. Going home is always a wonderful feeling.
Love Jeannie
Thats wonderful i am so happy for you !!
i am glad your dad came through for you.
it will be 3yrs in nov since i lost my mom. she died from colon cancer
.she was my best friend. i miss her so much.
my dad remarried in june she is nice it is hard to except. no one can ever replace your mom. enjoy all the time you can with your family
take care
chrissy
-- Edited by chrissy at 12:45, 2005-10-24
Aw Brandie that is so great for you!! I know that when I was growing up my Daddy's hugs were the best. Thank you for sharing this good time you had.
Love Julie