I made amends to my Dad in May…it felt good to finally acknowledge all the ways in which I’d hurt him over the years. Pulling away from him – denying him the right to participate in my life; withdrawing my love; pushing him away; blaming him for my difficulties with men; judging and criticizing his parenting skills; making insensitive remarks with thought or concern for his feelings; grieving his spirit with my rebellion and stubborn refusal to let anyone help me; not sharing what was really going on with me…No parent deserves this kind of treatment. On June 20th, my Mom’s birthday, I made amends to her.

My only regret is that I didn’t take this action sooner. The lost years with my parents cannot be replaced. Resolution and reconciliation of relationships brings peace, renewed intimacy and freedom from the past. Don’t wait to speak the words…God’s love heals when the truth spills from your lips and heart.