Hi David,
When I said there are no regrets, I was referring to no regrets that I didn't do all I could for them when they needed help. I didn't want to spend the rest of my life thinking that I didn't do enough to help them, and that thought never crosses my mind because I know that I did. As for my own life regrets, that is a different story. There are many things that I would change if I could go back and do it over again, but that is not possible and those things are what made me who I am today. So when I find myself thinking about those things, I try to remember that I didn't know any better at the time and forgive myself for making those mistakes. The fact that you conquered your alcoholism is huge and something to be very proud of, the fact that you took such good care of both your parents in their time of need is also something to be very proud of. The recognition and pride of your achievements with the things that really matter needs to come from within you, it will rarely come from outside of you. The sensitive, kind, compassionate person you are today is the result of all your past experiences, you can feel proud that you learned something from them and became a better version of yourself in spite of them, because not everyone does. In my opinion, you have every reason to hold your head up high. The same goes for you eagle ray. Getting off my soap box now😅
indigo22
