re: Mizzou Self Help Thread

Thanks, everyone, but don't feel sorry for me.

I cherish all of the experiences form my life, good and bad. I define myself thru my experiences and attempt to learn life lessons from my experiences.

Sure, my dad's death story may seem sad, but I don't view it that way. My dad's death brought me closer to my siblings and my mother. My family never muttered the words "I love you" to each other. I guess "love" was just assumed.

Now, I tell my mom I love her every time we speak. At first it was odd...sort of made me feel weak...but after a while it sounded natural and good. Today my mother and I are much closer and open with each other.

I believe I'm a better person since dad's death. I value life and try my best not to waste time with negativity (rant excluded...it's too much fun to frick with ranters). I openly love my family more and tell them that often.

Everything changed after my father's death. I choose to believe that my dad's spirit has orchestrated a miracle.

He's at peace and so are we.

But I'd give anything to see him again, hug him, and have another father/son conversation.