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Dear Blackangel and Emma, Rejoice that you both not only survived, but THRIVED. Am sorry that such people could be allowed to become parents. Sadly, this is much more common than people want to acknowledge. Blackangel, I beg you to get counseling about this, as these people still seem to have a lot of control over you. Your friend, Monica

Hi Jess, As a former Minnesotan, I remember it well. I never did get a snow blower myself and have done my share of shoveling--I think my back is finally getting healed. It's a cool 44 here this morning and my winter jacket felt good when I walked the dogs. I am a real Floridian now. I do miss having all the fun colder weather women's wear though. You have more options where you live. For now, I stuck here in sunny Florida. LOL. Good luck with clearing out.

Yep, deep down have always been a funny girl.💇‍♀️ 🤣. Had everything ready but the Yukon!, no uggs, but a decent pair of boots. Great idea; thanks! Haven't run the fireplace in over a year. Gas, not wood, but will keep me warm and in the same mood, and a little warmer. -3 degrees out now! Wind chill might hit -30😱

My goodness, BA, what a horrible childhood. Mine sucked but nothing like yours. My mother was manic depressive, often in her bed, never loving. My father was nice but I didn’t know him because he was always at work. As an only child I basically took care of myself while tiptoeing around the house in real fear that I’d get yelled at, spanked, or both. My mother committed suicide when I was 24 and, truth be told, I wasn’t sad. Just ready to move on.