AStrongerMe Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Hi I'm new here I came on with questions but here's how I got here..... If you are interested: Nearly 6 years ago when I was 37 I finally had an "aha" moment where I recognized the insanity I was living in. I'm spiritual so I do believe in God, whoever you want to call him or it. Each path in my life was meant to be. I had been in a marraige for 15 years where anger, rage, control and extreme emotional abuse was the norm. I was the typical stuck person. I was at home with my 3 kids for most of it, no income, making it harder to see possibilities and easier to ignore everything. Then he became unemployed so I went back to work. That step saved my life. One day about a year later, I had my "aha" moment and met my ex at the dinner table. I was done. Through an awesome therapist (who I still see), the support of a fantastic family and friend support system, and hard work on my part I changed my life. I stopped being afraid of him, I stopped allowing him any control, I got my degree, worked full time, started a career and and have had two promotions in 3 years. I got involved with a wonderful group of parents who focus on kid stuff of all ages, worked on me inside and out, and last year it all came together. My two truths are: I will never stop learning and I'm enough. My whole world with my kids and friends and family and work and life is just a joy. Feelings don't scare me and life experiences are a challenge. And having teens, this couldn't have come at a better time because this is an amazing challenge frought with real feelings and real learning and growing and in my prior state I would not have been up to it. Living to me is to be a part of life without losing mine. And that balancing act is something I continue to work on. Link to post Share on other sites
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