Initially, I had a confusing aversion to this movie. In particular, the scene where Rapunzel goes back and forth between joy and guilt after having left the tower was bothersome. She was confused by having the best day of her life because of disobeying her mother. As a parent, I guess I felt threatened by this and saw that it is a common theme that runs through the Pixar movies.

I hated that I began to think about UBF in things such as movies, especially since I left, but they have been very helpful in processing what’s happened in my life and I’m thankful for ways in which I can think about my life and relationships with others in new and better ways. This is especially true about having a relationship with my children and in wanting them to be free, independent and happy.