Dear Richard:

What you described, “a child like me on that front porch waiting for Child Services to take me away” is a very powerful experience. I can’t see how this experience has not played a huge part in your marriage and in your current struggles regarding the ending of the marriage.

Notice, you wrote that your father rescued you. But not completely. Part of you is still needing rescuing, still waiting on that porch, I am thinking.

Hope you post again and again, for as long as it may be helpful for you.

anita