For my daughter...

I know I can never make up for the years we missed. I don't know HOW to have you back in my life. The terms are too inconsistant. You are so angry at me. You think I choose others over you, but that's not the case. My choice is to have a peaceful home and sometimes that means asking people to leave. This time I had to ask you. It was harder than anything I've done in a long time. I love you very much, but you can't treat me like I don't matter. I want you to be happy honey... But I can't undo the past, and I won't let you destroy the present. Maybe someday you'll understand. I hope so.

My daughter is on the right. Vanessa attends West GA College.Isn't she pretty?

our pain