Thank you! I realize I was unclear with regard to the Bible readings. Unknown to me until the very last few days before the ceremony, I was informed by my father that my step-mother had arranged for me to read Biblical readings at the time of the ceremony which was a month ago. I am genuinely not sure of what her intentions were regarding wanting me to read aloud the Biblical readings. Once again, reading from the Bible at the ceremony would have felt uncomfortable since I do not connect with my step-mother. If I read from the Bible, I would not have been sincere in my heart about what I was reading and that was my point as well.

I would like to clarify that I did not think his vow renewal was unethical. I felt like if I went to the ceremony where I do not support it, that I would be unethical. My reason for this is because if I went to it, people would think I supported it. The idea of me attending a ceremony that I did not support would be like I was lying to myself and to everyone present. I just want to clarify that point. I do not think there intent to be united in ceremony again is unethical. I for my own sanity could not be around for it for those reasons. As mentioned, my peace does become threatened unfortunately when I associate with them. Over the many years, I have learned to just accept it and pray to see the truth and be guided by God. That is how I survive. At the same time, it is difficult when you love someone who can be vexing such as my father. I tried to love my step-mother, but she does not respond as it strongly appears. The topic is so old and over played. But I have found the peace and strength to move on and to love her as a human. I do not associate with them. I do sometimes talk with my father but he is overbearing and never moves on, he always brings it up.

I just hope that my brother reads this and can see from a new angle that sometimes people need to realize that if you are stressed habitually, something is not right. I have learned from the experiences I can not change. I keep life simple. I am distant from a few family members if you will, but I have found true and consistent happiness having done so. Make sense?

Thank you again!