Why is my future bright?
18 July 2007 by Liz
My husband had an affair. He kicked me and the kids out of the house. He took all the money out of our checking and savings accounts and cut off the credit card. He filed for divorce (January 2007). But for the first time in 5 years, my future is bright because I am free of an abusive relationship. I have two wonderful boys and we can live our life out from under the damaging daily influence of a controlling and manipulative man. My future is so bright and so full of hope. I am blessed. Life is wonderful.
(Also, see the post New life, New blog)
December 2007: I thought it was about time to update this page about why my future is bright. It’s been a long year but it looks like soon, very soon, we’re going to be moving. I have a great job offer in DC and the boys and I are going to move down that way early in the new year. Things are looking up!!! I have learned more about myself in this past year than I did in the 7 years preceding it. I have learned about how strong I am, about true friendship, about my faith, and about what raising two boys on my own really means. Our life is great, and our future is bright!!
April 2008: We live in DC now and I’ve become a single working mom. It’s not the life I dreamed I would have and not the (day care) life I wanted for my children. But we are happy, we are healthy, and life is good. My future continues to grow brighter as I rediscover who I am and who I want to become. Love and blessings to all of you who have helped me get here. And with any luck — this month will be our final appearance in family court and then I’ll be a free woman!!
Roses and a dozen more to you. I have walked in those shoes and my heart goes out to you and yes, you can, will move forward and your future is bright….love that title.
I just wrote a post on my blog about bride’s in waiting and the day I wrote it a woman’s marriage ended. For some reason, the post ministered to her, and perhaps it might to you too. Here’s the read: http://lylahledner.blogspot.com/2007/12/my-thoughts-on-bride-who-is-waiting.html
I will carry you and your sons in my heart…lylah
Rock on sister!! I’m sorry I’m just now finding you, but our stories are remarkably the same. Except I’m four years into my Single Motherhood now.
This is fate, don’t you think? ~xo
Very beautiful blog. Best of luck!
I’m so glad I’m finding all these single mom blogs! And here I thought I was all alone. I can’t wait to read more about you. You seem so amazingly strong, from the little bit I’ve read.
I am so happy for you. You are going on a year and a half and have accomplished so much in that short time. Your boys are so lucky to have such a strong mom. Best wishes to you and keep writing I really enjoy reading it!
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Truly you are amazing and strong. I can honestly say I understand and have been in your shoes and 7 years later my littleman and I are stronger than ever.
Best wishes and all the happiness for your ‘bright future’ !
I just came to your blog today and I must say I love that you have documented your journey. To see the growth, and also the positive outlook Praise the Lord, who is the Lifter of our heads.
I love your header too!