This past weekend, B and I sailed with my Dad and his wife from Fairhaven to Martha's Vineyard to Cuttyhunk than back to Fairhaven; about 60 miles over three days. We had beautiful sunny days, unfortunately only one with decent wind.
I really enjoyed my time with B; we talked a lot. Time spent with my Dad was less comfortable. We did not talk much and he seemed uncomfortable much of the time. He also displayed some annoying social habits that I found particularly uncomfortable, probably because I sometimes engage in similar behavior. It was a good wake up call for me.
I will never love my Dad. I accept that… I have forgiven him for the horrible things that he did to me and most of what he did to my siblings. I no longer feel tormented by my past, but I will never be comfortable with my Dad.
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It is a great wake-up call to see your own characteristics in people you don't admire. I see it all the time. It's jolting, and a good way to keep myself grounded.
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