Good Sunday morning, Mollie 🙂

Thank you. Last night was the 2nd night on a thin mattress on the floor and I am indeed tired. The good news- Bogart seems healthy (I was worried about a UTI). He’s energetic and affectionate. I forgave him for what he did- without malice, of course (no anger left), just hope to learn from what happened so that it’d be very unlikely to happen again.

“She just feels safe and calm”- that’s wonderful 👏

It’s understandable that she got over- involved with her children following her mother being under- involved in her life, as a child. It makes sense.

Makes me think of the Buddhist concept of “the middle way” as the healthy alternative- somewhere in the middle of 2 extremes.

Sounds like both your parents are good people who are doing their best. And it’s wonderful that your brother is self- sufficient..

I wonder if “extremely” self- sufficient requires Middle Way adjustment 🤔

He craves freedom because of past over- involved parenting? I am guessing he needs lots of space, and supporting him means giving him all the space that he needs ✨️✨️✨️

I have 2 much younger half-siblings on my father’s side, with whom I did not grow up, and have no contact, and a younger sister with whom I did grow up but haven’t seen in 14 years (living in another continent far, far away). We talk on the phone and she is very nice and kind to me. I am grateful for that!

I hope to have a positive update for you in regard to my sleeping arrangement and Bogart tomorrow 😊

Lovely to read from you, Mollie. Actually I feel better just because we talked this morning 🙏💛

Anita