Monday was the 1 year anniversary of my dad’s death…as I feel the sadness of his loss I also feel the great gratitude for the growth of our relationship over the last years of his life.

Have you ever wanted a “do over” with your parents? Wipe the slate clean and start fresh? Did you do it? Or did you hold back feeling a little anxious?

I get it.  I was scared and stayed stuck for years not really knowing how to change things.  As an adult, I had “dipped my big toe” a bit, but I had never “dove in” to make lasting change.

Until one day I reached a point where it was more important than not to heal this relationship. You see, I started feeling like I was missing out – not only with my dad but in my personal life too. I recognized the trickle effect it was having with romantic partners as well.

Have you ever felt that way? That you’re missing out?

 As I reflected I realized growing up I had a lot of resentment towards my dad – although he was a good provider for our family he was never around, and when he was physically present, he was sitting in his chair reading his paper.  I felt pretty unimportant and never developed an emotional connection with him.

Without having experienced that early bonding as I grew up I found myself in a pattern of attracting emotionally unavailable men… and although I dreamed of a man I could have a solid, deeply loving marriage with, without understanding what it was to bond, I was unable to attract or create the relationship I desired.

I started to realize my beliefs and habits were blocking me – I was my biggest obstacle. Determined and armed with courage I was ready to climb over my story and create a new one.

I feel very blessed to have been given the courage to take the steps to heal my relationship with my dad and create great memories together. I am forever grateful for the closeness we developed, the release of resentment, and the resulting opening of my heart.

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