Misfire....Sounds like once everyone became "aware" of the problem, a solution is being worked at. That's great and I'm happy for all of you.
I'm an only child and was extremely close to my dad, who passed away 2 years ago April. I still miss him terribly, but I do "feel" his spirit with me frequently.
My problem, all of my life, was my mom. Controlling, unhappy and a huge lack of self-esteem, which when I got older I began to figure out was the major problem. She passed away this past Feb. and it was another life lesson for me......I'll have to see if there's a topic on here for Mothers/Daughters and post my thoughts there....Sorry, think I got carried away here.