About

I grew up in an abusive, at times very violent home. My father was an alcoholic and didn't care if his wife and children had a roof over their heads, food in their stomachs or medicine in their bodies. Only important his addiction be met first. I have no pity or sympathy for an addict when he or she hurts others so if you are stay out of me way or I will step on you getting out of your way.

Otherwise, I am a kind, giving person that let's others live their lives as they wish. My daughter feels otherwise but her children haven't hurt her yet so she doesn't know what it feels like to have your heart ripped out of your chest by your child. I pray she never, ever knows that feeling. I love my children conditionally. Yep, I said conditionally. I will respect them if it is returned. I will help them (if I have the ability) if when I need help it is returned. I will not put aside my morals or beliefs to make their life choices acceptable. I've seen too many adult children beg their parents for forgiveness and tell their parents "they were right" after hurting them so much that too many years passed by for forgiveness to happen.

I once heard a teacher say, "Why is it when a child is a success the parent never takes any credit for some of that success. But when a child fails him or herself or society the parent always takes the blame. What could she or he have done, why wasn't he or she there."

I will give anyone the shirt off my back but don't stab me in that same back or hurt someone I love because I will be your worst enemy and it will be for life.

I expect to be thanked for a kindness I gave because two little words thank you will make me a friend for life.

I may not look it but I hurt very easily and cry buckets when I am. Don't ever, ever hurt my Tony or kids the price you will pay will never have an end.

Aren't I the most cuddly person you know?