January 7, 2014
Hello everyone, another week has gone by. Today is 0° with
the wind chill between -25° to -40° so there are not many outside activities,
needless to say. Since I surrendered to Riker Island on June 21, 2012 more than
six months have passed. I think back on
those six months so often and realize all that I have missed. My niece’s sweet
16, my aunt’s 75th birthday, my dad’s birthday on August 17, my mom’s
birthday on September 13, a cousin’s wedding, Thanksgiving, my son’s birthday
on December 19, a baby shower for my daughter, Christmas eve and Christmas day,
New Year’s Eve, and of course, New Year’s Day. More than 182 days that I can
never get back.
I suffered for 18 years in an abusive marriage and then
waited more than 3 ½ years for trial and I am still suffering almost 6 years
after this tragedy I feel that this is never going to end. But then I think of
all the good. Two great children with wonderful spouses, a great family support
system and friends I cannot thank you enough.
I have my health and I no longer lead to look over my
shoulder or cringe waiting for the next attack by a man that I thought love me.
Life is okay and God is good.
Barbara
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