A Special Antidote

[JC1]

Yesterday was a very bad day, some of which was my own fault. Sometimes I do things that I know I should not. I found a picture of my abuser, my older brother, taken when he was in high school. Actually, wrote a poem on here about his face. After that, it was like that face was stamped in my mind. I got very upset and was heading for the edge of that emotional cliff.

About 9pm the phone rang and it was my oldest daughter, who lives some four hours away. After some chit-chat, I asked her where she was. She told me she was just out. About that time I saw headlights in the drive. It was her and her husband driving in. She had tricked me and her mom. She came into the house with an armload of pastries and things she knows I love. Then she walked over and hugged me hard.

I am blessed to have that girl. Just what I needed to wipe away that image of my abusive brother. I figure she's evidence that in spite of everything, there is good in me, and that my brother didn't win.

 

[LRD]

@JC1, it’s heartwarming when things like this happen! I’m happy that you were able to recognize how truly special it was and the timing is often surprising.
It’s taken me, let’s say a greater number of years and some healing to appreciate those moments . But, I do treasure them so much anymore. Thanks for sharing!

 

[GaD3!]

Thank your for sharing this. You are truly blessed and yes in spite of what your brother did you were obviously a good father, and yes there is good in you as there is in all of us. The slime that abused us did not win! Take care.