 before I gave it to them in final form. It was a good exercise in examining my attitude. And as I edited, only the legitimate concerns made it through to the end. With my selfishness out of the way, my parents were able to see my point and we often came to a good understanding. Now, not all fathers are in a mental or spiritual place where receiving the letter is useful. But even women with dads like that have told me that writing the letter, the letter they never sent,