When we met with Harold and Janet, they informed us that they had gotten rid of the cat that Dad and Sharon had. That cat was one of the last things Dad bought for her. We were later able to recover the cat from the kennel.
They did not want to pay anything for the funeral, even though the note blamed them for everything. Michael and I ended up getting into a screaming match with them, and it took Jeff and Renee to keep Michael off of Harold. He pushed Leslie to the spot that Dad committed suicide, and made her stand there.
Harold told me that I was a dishonor to the family. Leslie tried to tell me to leave the house, even though it was not her house. I put it right back on her, and told her it was not her house and she could not kick me out of it. I also told her if she had nothing positive to say to me, to just not say anything positive at all.
It took Mom going over to smooth things out a bit, and even at that, they said that Michael and I were not welcome at the memorial service they were holding at the house.
Michael is seeing a therapist for his anger issues. He cannot hold these feelings in without doing damage to himself, Renee, and their marriage. I am struggling myself, but not as bad as what Michael is going through. I realize I am allowed to be angry while grieving, but at some point I need to let go of the anger. I know they will have to answer for being responsible for Dad's death. Maybe not in this lifetime, but they will have to answer. That is the only consolation I have. I know I will be able to let this go when I am done grieving, and know that God will take care of them when it is their turn to stand in front of Him. I would love to be there to see that, but more than likely will not.
But, I am no longer related to any of them. They are no more family to me. They have killed my father, and for that they will answer.
