lolablu

Yes. Being with my family will make a big difference in my demeanor. And meeting Cindy for the first time will hopefully be a great experience for both of us.

I'm glad your mom is on your side, as it will make it easier to approach your dad. Remember, you can't control how he feels and reacts to the news. You can only be responsible for yourself and your feelings about what you're doing.

Sounds to me that you're following your heart. From where I sit, there's no better way to go about doing things.

You're welcome. I'm glad some of my wisdom is helpful to people I care about.