I wish there was a HUGS button instead of a thanks... SIGHS.

I am so sorry for your setback hon. You're such a rock here for all of us. Know that even if they don't get it (and many non PCS people won't ever understand!) that we ALL do!

AS for the reason why not to go back... don't worry about it. It's doubtful you'll be there anyways, so why worry about the reasons behind the request????

I've had a pretty hard life, aside from the PCS. IT's pretty great now, but I could seriously write a book... Parents are not superhuman, and sometimes they aren't even good people... sounds like you have just normal people who don't quite "get it"... and that is ok!

Now imagine... My mom came to my wedding (I didn't want her there, but she insisted, LOL), and proceeded to tell everyone I was a *****. Nice huh? My dad seven years ago stiffed me for payment of a christmas gift, and then hasn't bothered speaking to me since (I do jewelry and he bought a set for his wife). He didn't even bother to call when my grandmother died, when I landed up in a women's shelter due to my abusive marriage, or when I got remarried....

Your parents seem tame comparatively, LOL.

IT's all in the perspective... Your parents love you, and while they aren't dealing well with your abilities and limitations... without a doubt they love you.