Comments

I've been overwhelmed with comments. So many people are living with versions of this situation.

The positive include: "funny," "honest," and "thought-provoking."
The negative include: "disrespectful, "bitter" and "sad."

My personal favorite comes from Sarah Crossman Sullivan, attorney and consultant. (In the interest of full disclosure, she's also my cousin.)

Be proud of the fact that you have chosen this life and this
time. You could've walked away at any moment and rightfully said, "I'm
done. These are not my parents." Instead you are choosing to fight
and figure out what's best. In these choices, you are doing God's
work.