Reply #13: This is for you, tofunut from Mrs. Doubtfire. And I pass it along to you with great admiration. [View All]

At the end of the brilliant film, the television shows Robin Williams as Mrs. Doubtfire on the screen taking a letter from one of her viewers:

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"Dear Mrs. Doubtfire, Two months ago my mom and dad decided to separate. Now they live in different houses. My brother Andrew says that we aren't a real family any more. Is this true? Did I lose my family? Is there anything I could do to get my parents back together? Sincerely, Katie McCormick.”

“Oh, my dear Katie. You know, some parents get along much better when they don't live together. They don't fight all the time and they can become better people. Much better mommies and daddies for you. And sometimes they get back together. And sometimes they don't, dear. And if they don't, don't blame yourself. Just because they don't love each other doesn't mean that they don't love you.

“There are all sorts of different families, Katie. Some families have one mommy, some families have one daddy, or two families. Some children live with their uncle or aunt. Some live with their grandparents, and some children live with foster parents. Some live in separate homes and neighborhoods in different areas of the country. They may not see each other for days, weeks, months or even years at a time. But if there's love, dear, those are the ties that bind. And you'll have a family in your heart forever. All my love to you, poppet. You're going to be all right. Bye-bye.”

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Believe me, tofunut, you are far more than just "anecdotal." And you are far more than just a "real person". You are a unique, special person who is a gift to all you meet. And I was touched by how you write that you are proud of your lesbian moms. All the bests to you, DZ