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| I wanted to share something that brought me back to myself and encouraged me despite the emotion and conflict. I struggled this summer with accepting my step-son's attitude and behavior during his summer visitation. I struggled with his father(my husband) and my step-son, as well as my role. Details aren't as important as the process was for me. After holding in alot of emotion I spoke my mind to my husband before he (step-son) left. I was amazed at the overwhelming peace that came over me. I journaled and remembered that staying true to myself is what has always brought me peace. Thankfully the process has brought my husband and I closer together and stronger. Journaling has always been a good sounding board for me...sorting through feelings with no judgement brings clarity sooner. Thank you for listening. |
| Posted by Cathy G on 08/02/2008 06:30 AM
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Cathy thanks for sharing, I also had a true to myself experience over the weekend. My husband and I finally decided (more my decision than his) to call it quits. The difference this time was that I sat him down at the diningroom table and explained to him how much he has hurt me over the 6 yrs we were togeather and also how much I love him to this day but that I could no longer expose myself of our 2 year old son to this toxic relationship. I was terrified at first but as I started really expressing my feelings I felt stronger and after it was over I ofcourse felt very sad at the loss of my family but I also felt at peace for expressing myself.
I am going to really try to focus on journaling and working on healing myself now. |
| posted by Kyleen on 08/04/2008 11:17 PM
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| Thank you gor sharing. I think as women we forget how strong our voices can be. |
| posted by Hoa on 08/05/2008 12:41 PM
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Kyleen,
Thank you for sharing. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. |
| posted by Cathy G on 08/05/2008 09:03 PM
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Cathy, I too have experienced this holding in, until recently.
I feel that somehow on a collective level, that the woman's voice has been silenced. I feel sadness for all women who have forgotten to "stay true to themselves", that is one reason why this group was started! Congratulate yourself for bringing yourself back to center, through journaling. There is where your power is at! |
| posted by Jennifer on 08/08/2008 12:19 PM
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