[QUOTE]Originally posted by Andy Davies
[B] One thing strikes me about the interaction between the two of you: how restrained and measured you are in the way you speak about her, compared to her open and flagrantly abusive treatment of you - except where your Dad might have discovered her, of course. Even after all these years, and in spite of what she made you go through, your remarks are controlled, almost respectful. "

Well, my attitude towards her took a long time to even out to what it is now. That remark was just the tip of the ice berg of her foul treatment for years to come. I carried out-and-out venomous hatred for the woman for years. Over the last 8 years or so, I have really tried to work on releasing "baggage"---negative, heavy emotional burdens. I guess I have finally reached feelings of apathy towards her instead of hate. It feels like progress. Thanks for the kind words, Andy. Happy Christmas to you too!