I'm slowly starting to realize, that by my husband insisting on his freedom, he has freed me. Since he no longer cares, my daughter and I are free to do or go where ever, whenever we want. Tonight we enjoyed some valuable conversation over pizza. I met a mother going through a very similar situation and she and I chatted for hours!
Then her best friend showed up and offered to drive me home so I wouldn't walk in the dark. Then I ended up riding around with this newly met friend running some errands she was running and talking some more.
It felt danged good to be heard! It felt even better to be invited and have the freedom to accept the invitation. Things here are awkward, but.......life is good.
Over the past few days, I've been reminded that I do have friends who love me and care about me. I am not without a big brother, in fact I think I probably have the world's best big brother (far better than my birth brother and his rejections). I am a human being, and I do have a voice.
And boy did I use that voice chatting it up with some sweet ladies tonight!
I am glad your seeking out the positives. It may be difficult to find them sometimes but there are always a few. It is a blessing when we find people who are willing to listen to us.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment BT. Actually, there are A LOT of positives to this! I know this is a blessed new beginning for Bunny & I and that is how I choose to look at it. We have options, lots of them, and though I'm afraid, I'm determined to make this work.
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