
My regular readers may recall that my father died this past September. We had a complicated relationship and I was mostly on the losing end of that situation. We’ve gone from childhood abandonment – to awkward random sightings – to being able to socialize and converse about superficial stuff. We weren’t close, we weren’t estranged, we were in some weird limbo state that we were never able to breakthrough.
Everyone goes through emotions when their parents die, even if you aren’t close. I didn’t know what to expect in this situation. My father in-law whom I adored died this past May, that was heartbreaking. I miss him every day, I carry that with me daily. With my own father it was different, like our history, it was complicated. I didn’t know how to “unpack” this complex variety of emotions. I even went to see a Medium about it, I wasn’t impressed.
So now I refer to my father as “Ghost Dad” and we chat. Mostly I chat, he’s a pretty good listener. The Medium I saw said I could ask him questions (simple yes or no questions) and if the answer was yes I would be granted a yellow rose of some sort. Well that sounded like some basic bullsh*t to me. Our relationship wasn’t generic it was a kaleidoscope of dysfunction, not something a yellow rose could handle. I came up with my own sign and I told Ghost Dad about it several times, dozens of times. I wanted, no demanded, a unicorn on a unicycle farting rainbows.
Pretty outrageous sure, but the guy owed me. Here are the links to digital bits of my soul that I have thrown out to the universe in an effort to exorcise the demons:
Anyhow, if you actually clicked on the links and read through that mess, apologies. I know it’s awful and maybe it made you cry…I want you to know that I’m doing well. On Christmas, I got a present from a good friend who did not know about the very specific sign. Here’s a picture:

Socks which feature a unicorn farting rainbows with “Don’t Stop Believin'” on them. Sure there isn’t a unicycle but I’m still taking it as a sign from Ghost Dad. He heard my expletive laden rants and he has repented in his own way. Today I choose forgiveness.
I have felt so much lighter since I received these socks. So much so that I told the practical side of my brain to sit this one out, Don’t Stop Believin’!
*The featured photo is of a mug that my outstanding friend Katie gifted me. I’m pretty sure she knew about the unicorn sign thing, she just gets me. Thanks Katie!
I love this. I’m a believer myself, especially after my daughter died and gave me a few unmistakable signs. It helps.
❤️
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It does help. I’m glad you’ve gotten some signs as well. Virtual hug 🙂
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Those there are some awesome socks, I mean rainbow farting unicorns, hello? And the message is right, don’t stop believing!
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Some times you have to choose your happy ending.
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Amen my street smart, shiv carrying sister!
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Wow… creepy-cool!! Love that medium stuff!
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She was rather disappointing but I am fond of my new socks.
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You know the saying “You can pick your friends but you can’t pick your family”? I’ve always hated that. I think your friends are your family and anyone who doesn’t treat you like a friend isn’t family no matter what the DNA tests say. That friend who gave you those socks really knows you, and after everything you’ve now got a friend in your father–in spirit anyway.
Also in those socks you walk on magic. Fart magic: the best kind.
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I agree Christopher, I don’t get too hung up on DNA. Thanks for visiting.
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WOW!
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