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Why is it not good enough for my family that my mom and dad reconciled and always loved each other?

Jodi Parmley

To the Family:  I am still receiving email from my daughter who is being told disinformation about my parent’s marriage that happened between my mom and dad in 1960. 62 years ago!!

  Can you imagine telling the next generation a bunch half truths and bald faced lies about an event that happened in 1960-1967 and ended in divorce like it happened yesterday? Just wow.

For your information, my dad and mom reconciled, said they loved each other and exchanged letters and photos in the late 1980’s, soon after my first born came into the world. My dad told me himself he always loved my mom. He came to my apartment in Old Metairie and told me while I was pregnant with my first born, his first grandchild. My mom told me about the photos and letters she sent him. This was between my mom and dad. They always loved each other. Always.

My mom and dad on their wedding day.

Is it possible to start over?

Jodi Parmley

Yes.  Again, let people know your circumstances.  Emailing a friend of mine about what I was going through is how I found employment.  I had to leave my situation and I was willing to make it work.  You may have a career in place.  Good for you.  It will make things a lot easier.  Work will be a huge part of keeping you strong.  When I worked in mental health, I remember the psychiatrist telling us the activity of work created good mental health.

People will help you and  are understanding even if they do not know the details.  They will know you. Building your credibility is important.  I like to say, become like Teflon; nothing sticks to you.  When someone tries to undermine you or the rumor mill is smoking, no one will believe it.  Keep your head up cookie because it gets better!