I cried today from pure joy

We are doing a big Disney vacation this week. I remember my Disney vacation when I was about my son’s age and I only remember that bad stuff with my father. He was always yelling at us and verbally abusive.We had our character breakfast today with my son. What I remember from my character breakfast was being sick to my stomach because my dad smoked like a chimney and we were stuck in a single hotel room with him at night. I didn’t eat anything and he was mad about it even though I felt awful.My son had a decent breakfast and saw the characters come around. Minnie, Daisy, Donald, and Goofy came through. Then there was a dance break where he got up and danced with Goofy. He had such a great time and was so happy.My wife took him outside while I paid and I just cried. I’m crying now typing this. I’m so happy I could do this for him and be the dad I always wanted.We can break the cycle of abuse. Be it verbal or otherwise. We can do it. Love your kids. via /r/Parenting https://ift.tt/377BQeT