I'm sad....

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

I can really relate to the song "Perfect" which you referred to. My folks are very judgemental and not very supportive. Things HAVE got easier over the past couple of years, but I have just sort of accepted that they will never agree 100% with the choices I have made, or the way I live my life, and I just avoid subjects on which we disagree (which honestly doesn't leave much to talk about ). Anyway to be positive about it, I think it has made me a better parent, as I am so determined not to make the same mistakes!

[mruffruff]

All of my life, nothing I did was good enough for my Dad. I took a lot of verbal abuse (that's really what it is). I married young to get away from home. Bad move that just proved him right.

Today I own my own home, have a really good paying job that I enjoy (most of the time) and am very happy. Dad died 6 years ago, alone. He had run off all three of his kids.

Unless your dad is a real jerk, you might be able to discuss with him why he's treating you this way. Otherwise, just put your chin up and do what YOU know will make you happy.

Mary

[DJFyrewolf36]

The flyswater shirt is a good idea!

Thank you again you all for your support. Thats why I love PT, everyone is encuraging and uplifting!!!

Thank you guys!