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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 1 – Beginner)
Topic: Expose (08/22/13)
I CAN'T SAY..............
8/28/2013


I can't say that I married young, I didn't I was 24. I can't say I had children young, I didn't I was 25. I can say that I was naïve about real life, I was never exposed to alcoholism, drugs or any other kind of addiction. I married an alcoholic I didn't know anything on that subject, I believed that he could stop if he wanted to.

As time went by I realized that I was wrong. I didn't know where to get help, or that help even existed so life went on. He tried to stop many times but he kept going back and each time he went back a piece of my heart would die until there was no more love, trust or pity left.

Seventeen years and four children later I realized that nothing was going to change so I made the decision to end the marriage.

Sometimes we try to hold on for what we think is the right reasons, I thought it was better for my children to have two parents. I was also afraid to be alone and not strong enough to survive. I was wrong on both counts, because all of us were unhappy and suffering and yes I found that I was strong and I could indeed take care of myself and my children!

When I thought about it I was alone even when I was married.

My children were exposed to too many discords, pain and unhappiness between their father and I, and for this I am sorry. That was seventeen years ago and since then I have made my children my number one priority I tried to make right the wrongs in our life. They are all grown up now, but we are still very close, the bond of love is very strong and for this I am very thankful.

I can't say it was easy but it was worth it. I was there for my children every step of the way and still am, my rewards have been immeasurable and my memories precious. My children have been there for me and still are, and for this I am very grateful!
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C D Swanson 
08/30/13
Thank you for sharing a piece of your heart with us. Sounds like you did it all with the strength of God in your corner. Very touching entry.

God bless you~
Larry Whittington
09/02/13
I don't know if you grew up in a church or not but today many churches do not preach about the evils of alcohol, so the problem continues

Life problems are compounded when all the truth of the gospel is not preached and we don't hold fast to sound doctrine.

It felt you were relaxed in your writing. When you are, even hard words come easier.