Hello Peach, I live in NJ.
There are many parents who are not well-informed today and don't pass History, Social Studies, memories on to their children. My brother and I were very lucky that our parents had an interest in US news, world news, education. Teachers new their place, not passing on to their students their biases, no hate. It is a different world. News media????????? You are not overthinking, nothing to apologize for. I think you have an idea which way the country is going. Gov. works for us, not we for them. Dangerous to think in a group. Better a free thinker.

I think my father was bipolar. He could have been a wonderful and in a second be mean. He was put on Depakote. I don't remember if it helped. He was abused as a child including his brothers. He was very bright, great sense of humor. I was afraid of him. Crazy but I miss him so much, his guidance and just him. I forgive him but I don't forget.

Peach, your caring made me cry and it's OK. Finding a good therapist is very hard. This situations so complexed.

How are you? Do you have family near? My cousin lived in Stuart, Fla. My 1st cousin who was 10 years older than me passed away. He was everything to me, my protector. His wife never let anyone no he was sick. WHY????

Before I pass something has to be done about Adhesive Arachnoiditis. Too many are suffering and it could be avoided with education the Patient. Dr's who do spine surgery never say one word about A.A. The Pain. Hate to think about the statistics here and other countries. Bigger population every day.

Have a good evening. Your words helped me!

Hug