I feel your pain! I know all too well the pain of having a parent not want you! My mother never wanted me and I lived through it with a great deal of counseling! My daughters father was a turd and 'dis-owned' her at twelve... they have no relationship to speak of and it is painful for her! I have encouraged couseling for her but I can't drag her... I try to get the communication lines open between them but years of verbal abuse and neglect are hard to get over!

I so appreciate what you do! You and the work you do are the reason some kids survive the heart ache and loss. You deserve a badge of courage and compassion! It takes a village to raise a child and you represent the best of that village!

God Bless you, Cheryl!