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HELPING ME COPE, MY DREAM GIVES ME HOPE

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Judy

After today, it will be the end of one week coping with two different eyes. I have only 19 more days to go until my second eye surgery. Instead of being angry, I have decided that my husband actually did me a favor by pushing me to move out sooner and separate our money. I am not half blind. I am definitely strong and this is an opportunity for me to embrace it! I am not imagining myself running away anymore. Instead, I am preparing myself to board a big ship that will sail off to a beautiful and unknown destination. Continue reading →

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WHERE I’M GOING

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Judy

My parents have always been there for me and continue to be. I am also fortunate that my two older brothers have been supportive. Living in the apartment where I grew up is such an interesting prospect. There is no question that I feel the presence of both my parents there. It will probably be several months before I am settled. My plan is to slowly fix it up and prepare myself to move. I have a lot of things that are hard to let go of. For example, I cannot bring my art studio furniture with me and no longer plan to paint anymore. Continue reading →

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EMPTY SPACES

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Judy

I am finding out now that there are many people in my situation who suffer in silence. I plan to begin writing my second book soon about this whole experience. I hope to inspire other people to find the courage to change their life. I know it will be hard, but somehow I feel the unknown has possibilities, whereas “the known” is too sad and lonely for me to live in anymore. I feel so vulnerable right now, like I just snapped. One day, I was fine with everything – and then suddenly I decided I couldn’t be that accepting person I used to be anymore. I know it happens in many relationships, but I never expected it would happen to me. Continue reading →