Actually, my father did not really say this. I'm sure he thinks it every day of his life. I have written how I feel that I am the buffer between my kids and Sybil. I often wonder if this how our kids see things, too. So many times things are not clear about our childhood until we are adults. I hope they understand.
As for any updates...
Sybil still likes to create drama, especially when things are not focused on herself. Her new tactic is threaten divorce. I think she hopes that I will start the process, so she will not have to be responsible. In her mind she can say it was, literally, all of my fault. I will resist. It is very, very tempting, though. I keep thinking about or 5 yo, God's plan, and vows I took.
Stay tuned.