Longtime readers most likely already know my testimony. If you are a new reader, feel free to browse around. I share a lot about my life, past, and the many trials I have faced. I believe one of the posts is called "My Birthday Post". Anyway, I was sitting on the couch last night and was suddenly hit with a stunning realization. I have no father or mother. Let me explain... You see, "technically" I do have a Mother and Father. However, neither one of them are a part of my life. My father is an alcoholic who even in his old age has frequent binges. We came to terms with the past and he apologized for the life he chose and how it affected me. I am happy that we were able to have that conversation several years back. However, it did not make it all better.  This man was drunk my entire life. Even when he came down for my wedding, I had to go through the shakes and withdrawals from his "on the way to Florida" binge. I had finally gotten to a place where I did not want my own … [Read more...]