My parents divorced when I was twelve. That was more than thirty years ago. It wasn’t amicable, and there were some problems. But they resolved them a long time ago, and both remarried. My father’s second wife left him, and he never felt the need to marry again. My mom and my stepfather, Fred, have been married for thirty years now. I consider my stepfather my “dad”. A few years ago, my father (Bill) moved in with us. By and large, it’s been a wonderfully positive experience. Recently, my other parents moved to the area. That was initially a little … Continue reading →