Wow, I didn't realize there were so many in this strange boat. Parents that are alive, but parent/child relationships that are dead. It seems such a waste of time to be haggling over religion when death will come knocking in it's own due time. Then what? Will all of the bitterness have been worth it? I don't see any resolution to the problem, just venting. I too have parents that I would love to trust, but just can't (spiritually/religiously and monetarilly-they've cheated me out of a lot of money by being dishonest-but Dad sure is bucking for appointment as an Elder). Mom is too hard headed, Dad is too week to stand up to the truth and to her-he's a great "Yes Man" but has no.... Haven't seen either of them for a while. Lot's of childhood memories, now just seem to be worthless photographs in my head. My brother has told me never to call his house again, so that's another dead memory. Seems like I've got all these great memories of growing up, but they're worthless now. It's the road I chose though, can't complain, it wouldn't do any good. Have to look for the positives each day and there are plenty.
Love you all, (even though I was...feeling kinda scarcastic and feisty in my posts today, sorry if I offended anyone) keep your chin up, keep smiling, tomorrow's a new day.
BP