On a beautiful autumn day in May, I arrived in the bridal car, driven and escorted by my Dad, to the church where I was to be married. I waited in the foyer, the tiny Baby’s Breath flowers in my bouquet trembling – the result of a mix of nervousness and anticipation and excitement. The […]
In one of her darkest moments, she shared her pain, words spoken that have steered the course of her life, “I wish I never had you!” She was conceived in a time of broken painful relationship between her mother and father. Her birth was not looked forward to or desired. Rather, it meant more hardship […]
A legalistic upbringing made her feel caged in. “It’s my body, my life. I can do as I want.” Told, “I wish you were never born”. “I am unwanted.” Abandoned. Left. “I am scared of being alone. I have to be with someone.” Sidelined while they fought their battles. “I mustn’t deserve love.” An alcoholic […]