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MY HEART WAS LIKE STONE

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Judy

Writing this story was extremely painful because he and I never even discussed why I wanted to end our marriage. Our communication was non-existent for years and years. When I finally was able to tell him that I wanted to end our marriage, there was little discussion other than how we would tell our children. I was relieved because I did not want to feel his wrath. Continue reading →

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YOU’RE NOT THE ONE – PART 2

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Judy

I realize that I had no idea what it meant to find “the one.” I married when I was twenty and until this year I never lived on my own. I am certain I was far too young to have gotten married. I stayed married when the odds were against it. I stuck with my decision for 31 years and celebrate the beautiful children that my husband and I created together. Continue reading →

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I KNEW LOSING YOU WOULDN’T BE EASY

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Judy

One of the harder aspects of going through a divorce has been trying to alleviate the suffering brought upon my children by change. Continue reading →

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LOVE WILL GUIDE MY WAY

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Judy

I knew this was your one-year anniversary and meant to write to you sooner. You made it through one year and that is a huge achievement. Each minute farther away from the amputation of your soul may be slow, torturous and imperceptible – but it is farther along. You will get there. You will always miss your son, but life won’t be filled with torture. Don’t give up hope. Continue reading →