Why Did I Stay? Part 2
The next time you hear about an abusive relationship and wonder why anyone would stay, think about me. Leaving isn’t as easy as one might think.
The next time you hear about an abusive relationship and wonder why anyone would stay, think about me. Leaving isn’t as easy as one might think.
My husband and I were talking last night about my previous marriage, about some of the things my kids and I had endured. He asked me one simple question:
“Why did you stay so long?”
Have you checked on any of your single mom friends? Have you asked them how they are doing? I have had multiple conversations with single moms this week.They are NOT doing ok
As I look over this list of experiences during this time, I am reminded just how much our mindset impacts our experiences.
As I languished in my own grave of pain and devastation, I wondered how I would ever find life again.
While this is definitely a time of uncertainty and change, I am firmly convinced my God is still in control.
The story of Jeremy and Melissa Camp is a Hollywood movie without the Hollywood ending. It’s a reminder that our faith can become stronger in the midst of the trials of this life.
I was terrified. I was leaving the only home I had known as an adult. I was walking into the wilderness of an unknown journey.
Tragedy has been all around us the last few weeks. What do we do in the midst of our pain and suffering?
I don’t want anyone to walk this journey alone. Will you join me?