Happy Birthday, baby girl!

My oldest daughter turns 17 today. This child changed my life--as any child does, but in wonderful ways. I was in a co-dependent relationship, and when she was born, I finally asked myself...do I want her to be treated the way I am? NO WAY! From that day on, I started standing up for myself and for her. I have wonderful memories from the last 17 years, and look forward to many more in the coming years.

So, happy birthday, baby girl! You mean the world to me!