reply to post by Chewingonmushrooms
Thanks for asking. I'm sorry for taking so long to reply. I forget to check my inbox.
After that experience, I did write letters to my stepson and my stepdaughter to apologize for my behaviour. My stepdaughter (who is older than my
stepson by 6 years) sent me a letter saying that I wasn't that bad of a guy, but I was very strict. It was a huge burden taken off my shoulders. To
be honest though, I really was a jerk. I think my stepdaughter was showing kindness to me, which I'm grateful for.
My stepson was younger and more impressionable at that time. His letter wasn't so forgiving. Maybe some day we can get together and talk things over.
I myself grew up in some unusual circumstances that required a lot of healing and forgiveness on everyone's part. I'm happy to say that we were able
to make peace among ourselves before my parents died.
Take care. Col. 3:23