Brings tears to my eyes
10-06-2011, 09:52 AM
#11
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 15,639
You owe it to yourself to take care of yourself. Sometimes that includes making hard choices. Glad you are standing up for YOU and good luck for the future. We'll be here, quilting and chatting and always full of it (I mean full of good advice, lol)
10-06-2011, 11:22 AM
#13
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,256
Originally Posted by hobo2000
Timepasser, you are one strong woman. Don't ever doubt that point. When you took that first step to getting out of your situation, that was monumental. I know, I did it with 2 little children, and it was harder than hard. But it was the best thing I have ever done. You will see in time, the new you, strong and free. God Bless, Hugs, Toni
10-06-2011, 11:50 AM
#14
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Chelsea, MI
Posts: 2,245
Try to see the good in what is happening in your life as you go through this. It is a very painful experience, but you will be amazed when you look back in a few years at what a strong, capable person you are. Be good to yourself!
You're going to be just fine. Do your best to overcome those doubts you have about yourself after having been berated so long. I remember quite some time after my divorce, my ex was accusing me of always. . .(whatever). For the first time, I realized that he had used this as a weapon throughout our marriage and this was how he'd kept me down. The reality was, that most of the negative things he'd always berated me with, were things that he secretly didn't like about himself-they really had nothing to do with me! I took some time before even looking at another man, and was very selective. I've been married almost 20 years to a wonderful man. I pray this will happen for you, too.
You're going to be just fine. Do your best to overcome those doubts you have about yourself after having been berated so long. I remember quite some time after my divorce, my ex was accusing me of always. . .(whatever). For the first time, I realized that he had used this as a weapon throughout our marriage and this was how he'd kept me down. The reality was, that most of the negative things he'd always berated me with, were things that he secretly didn't like about himself-they really had nothing to do with me! I took some time before even looking at another man, and was very selective. I've been married almost 20 years to a wonderful man. I pray this will happen for you, too.
10-06-2011, 11:57 AM
#16
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Iowa
Posts: 8,111
You were very smart to get yourself out of a bad situation. I know it's not an easy thing to do. I left my first marriage with three little kids under the age of 9 and you know...it was easier than being in that marriage. I didn't look back. I met a wonderful man who loved me and my kids. We have been married 26 years and had 3 more kids together. He loves them all. There is life out there. Hang in there and take one day at a time. You have friends here if you need us.
10-06-2011, 12:52 PM
#19
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: League City, Texas
Posts: 504
I can hardly believe that there are so many of us that have been in the same situation and it is also very comforting to know that everyone is so supportive. It is such a shame that this happens and I'm sure there are those that would never want to talk about it and find comfort from this board. I feel like my friends has grown beyond so much just by being a part of this and the things I've learned about quilting as well as other things is unreal. WHAT A GROUP***
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