‘What in the world are you doing?!’ My son was about to chow down when I stopped him. ‘I made...

I went to a therapist when I was pregnant because I had that same fear CPT Jack Durish The therapist told me much the same thing...your history isn't your future especially if you are knowledgable and determined.

I needed this tonight. It touches my heart to see families so quick to take in what others would have just "thrown out". I know there are families out there that struggle to make ends meet, I have known families who were in that position who were frequently getting the newest, shiny thing... seeing them in a loving home and able to open up to their parents about these things is great, and I hope that one day my daughter is as willing to open up about things (she is only 4, but I am sure her first thing would be 'daddy, I would have eaten things other than mac and cheese, I just didn't like your cooking). Children are truly a gift.