I might send this one.

Dad,

I don't know where to start. I want to thank you for being patient with me and Court, we're stubborn but we definitely mean well. I'm so grateful for the relationship I have with you, and I am glad to know how much you trust me.

I have to admit that after spending some time with you and Andra, I have literally no reason to dislike her. I still don't appreciate the circumstances under which she came into our lives, but there's no good reason for me to hate her anymore. Holding onto those feelings was preventing me from progressing, and I'm only sorry that it took me so long to realize that.

I'm so grateful for you, Dad. You are a terrific father to all your children, and you move heaven and earth in order to make us all happy. I know things haven't been easy for you the past 6 years, and you've come out on top despite all the odds.

I do have one problem though, I don't understand what you're trying to accomplish with your relationship with Mom. The two of you interact like nothing has ever happened. I know that Mom has been a huge support to you over the last several years, but I don't know if it's occurred to you that she can't move on because she's still too stuck on how much she cares about you. And I know you care about her, but you really can't tell her things like you "don't want a temple divorce", because it's holding her back from finding happiness for herself.

I love you, Dad. I just want you to be happy, and I'm so so proud of all the progress you've made.


love always,
Brittany Lauren