You have expectations, but what you need are, realistic expectations.  Search your heart.  Have a conversation with God.  But don't be the barrier to resolution.  

You might not see this at the moment, but a crisis for healing the wounds from the past.  Ask God to help you see what's possible.  Only He can completely understand from an unbiased position.  

Are you capable of showing remorse and repentance?  God can help you heal, but healing starts first, with you.

Yeah, it's worth fixing and yeah, it's never easy.  To start, allow trust to bring you back to center and allow God to help you take the next steps.  

Somes that bond fails.  A preoccupation with a career, a troubled marriags or simply a lack of interest.  Find out how you can make the changes necessary to be better at the job of a Mom or Dad.

New parents are uncomfortable, because they don't feel qualified to be a parent.  As kids grow there's an opportunity to grow with a bond.  This is how you go there.

No internet signal, no problem.  Find a calm, quiet place and send your message.  On the best days and the darkest days, He will always answer.

Wow, once again it's time for a fresh start.  How many times have you been there?  It doesn't matter, because God will always be there to help.  Just ask.

Holidays tend to bring out our best and worst character traits.  Too much stress weakens our impulse control.  Pray for strength to be honest and sincere.

An attitude change isn't easy, because we're stuck in our ways.  Don't let this year end without reaching out to someone you are at odds with.  It doesn't matter who is at fault, it does matter that you resolve the issues.  Doing so will lift the burden from your heart.