We Who Are Your Closest Friends by Phillip Lopate we who are your closest friends feel the time has come to tell you that…
Author: Magda Gee
I am in a program of recovery for those whose lives have been affected by someone else's drinking, drug use, mental illness. I am new to the experiences of faith and hope and courage, qualities absent for me in proximity to my family. No Contact has been the way to keep safe from diminishing words and actions directed at me. I think I have listened for the last time to how I deserve mistreatment. By holding out for something more wholesome and loving, I have been both banished and demanded to return. I prefer serenity to proximity. I will continue with my program and faith in the best possible outcome, so long as I do my part-- to stalk GOD as if my life depends on it.
My commitment to living, loving, serving, and feeling with my whole heart is separating me from historical relations which require that I stay on script and come on…
My mother after her 6th chemo treatment. I think she looks like a beautiful courageous warrior. When I see women in scarves or head covers.…
In 2010, my now ex-husband left our home per court direction. But, only after intentionally draining us/me financially. Today, five years into my spiritual recovery,…
I need not worry about what to say or do. I just need to love. Love (the verb) is the answer. Always. Love does not…
Two of my post divorce relationship exes are currently on my radar. I cared deeply for each of these men. Both relationships unfolded in similar…
“In the midst of divorce, now, more than ever, my children look to me. They look to me to see how merciful and generous I…