That's a tough one.....my parents argued a lot and very loudly which was quite traumatic for my sister and I. They also drank significantly too much though they would have called it social drinking and not problem drinking. They gave birth to my sister and I and I think they loved us a great deal - we travelled a huge amount (via the military); my dad died when I was 13 and that gave me knowledge that nothing was permanent; a huge financial reversal in the family then taught me you have to work HARD for everything you have, not to take anything for granted and take the opportunities life offers.......

My mum died when I was 29 and I had been living in the States for a long time by then - I think that taught me to make sure I stay in better touch and tell the people I love - OFTEN - that I love them.

Happy Easter - whether you celebrate it or it is just a day to get together with family. My children and significant others are coming over -- I am looking forward to it.