Dear Anita

Once again, thank you for your kindness and generosity with your time! No worries about my gender – I did not make it clear so you are right to assume that I am a man! 🙂 I would too, if I were you!

Hearing from you – those thoughtful and comprehensive advice – has given me an independent, realistic and clear perspective on my mother. And it has been tremendously helpful to have you validate my views.

It has been difficult for me – and yes, I do find myself making excuses for her inappropriate behaviour – just because… she is my mother. If she were someone’s mother, it would be so much easier to cut through the noise.

No one wants to think ill of their mother, however one needs to confront reality or, in this case, have reality presented to them. This is after decades! So, thank you so much Anita.

You have left me so much to ponder and work on. And I am very grateful – for your care, concern and help.

Why do you do this Anita? Why do you go into these forums and put in so much effort, time to help people like me? You are also unrelenting and unwavering in your support. Most people would give up.  I am curious as there are very few gracious people like you on this planet.

I am so touched by your kindness Anita!

Warmest rgds

DC