Maria, Thanks! She was wonderful. In our talk she asked about how we make up stories. I gave her an example of how she says she’s not a quick thinker. In the same conversation she demonstrated quick wit and I was able to point out that she is in fact quicker then she gives herself credit for. I believe it inspired her.

Tuesday night, before the final meeting, my parents had dinner with us near the meeting’s location. They said they were going to go. At the conclusion of the meal, my dad said he had to lovingly decline the invitation to go to the Landmark meeting. My father’s choice meant that my mother did not get to go as well.

Don’t worry though. I anticipated that my father and I would be a work in progress for a long while. Before the forum I would not have thought progress would be possible at all. I am creating the possibility of persevering. I will not give up on having a healthy relationship with my dad.

~Amber