That is one beautiful column, Mike. Brought tears to my eyes. I hope it gets printed. I read with great interest your column about your sister and about the bully that affected you during your formative years, and about your daughter. Those years have such a deep impact on people, and I think it takes a lifetime to sort out.
Some people never get the job done.
A non-communicative person would have been full of selfish intent. You demonstrate so much of human nature, in adolescence and adulthood, in one short column. These are sadly lacking today, in all manner of relationships. Once in a while, something strikes me in the media. It is refreshing and educating.