Comments on: The Courage to Be Loved

By: Becca

Becca — Sun, 16 May 2010 19:04:43 +0000

It takes a strong woman to admit all the above; you are.

Just remember that loving, and being loved should be hand in hand. Never should one be without the other!

By: Rudri

Rudri — Tue, 11 May 2010 22:44:51 +0000

To recognize what you want and where you want to be is reflection. But to actually do something about it, that is courageous. I have friends that are in your situation and they complain, but are unwilling to do anything to change what makes them unhappy. I applaud you for taking a stand.

Glad to read this post through Momalom.

By: Samantha

Samantha — Tue, 11 May 2010 18:35:49 +0000

Having the courage to take a chance on there being something better around the next bend is HUGE. You could have stayed. You could have kept the status quo. Looking at it, that may have been the easier choice, but certainly not the best one.

Its like that old addage… you cannot discover new oceans until you have the courage to loose sight of the shore.

Glad I found you!
.-= Samantha´s last blog ..Courage =-.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Tue, 11 May 2010 18:32:23 +0000

I remember telling my husband, before we were married, that if we were to be married we would never be divorced. He would start to say, “Well, but…” and I would stop him and say “No!” Yes, of course I realize how naive I was. I knew it would be hard work, but didn’t realize just how hard. I also didn’t really stop to think that the person I was marrying might not always share the same views as me.

This post is, while incredibly courageous in itself and in the story it tells, an important one for me to read. To know that you are happy now, to see your kids have an even better relationship with their father (it sounds like), this is a wonderful thing.

Bravo.

By: TheKitchenWitch

TheKitchenWitch — Tue, 11 May 2010 16:49:56 +0000

I am in total agreement! It takes courage to admit that something isn't working, to forge out on your own, not knowing what's down the road. That IS brave. .-= TheKitchenWitch´s last blog ..Veg-Head Monday: Zucchini Stuffed Tomatoes =-.

By: SuziCate

SuziCate — Tue, 11 May 2010 15:03:49 +0000

Making changes does take courage, and that was a huge change. i am glad your lives are better for it. So wonderful to find happiness by having the courage to seek it.

By: Nicki

Nicki — Tue, 11 May 2010 12:27:58 +0000

I understand that you may not think that your marriage was abusive. I don't think a lot of women who are in abusive relationships see it. You were courageous beyond belief to want and get something better for you and your children. What a marvelous example you have set for them! .-= Nicki´s last blog ..Who in Your Life Has Shown You What Courage Is? =-.

By: Shawna

Shawna — Tue, 11 May 2010 02:51:32 +0000

It takes courage to choose happiness. Good for you for choosing happiness, I applaud you. Your children will have learned a lot from this example that you have set for them, that they are worthy and deserving of happiness too. .-= Shawna´s last blog ..Without Borders =-.

By: Corinne

Corinne — Tue, 11 May 2010 01:19:45 +0000

Here from momalom
It takes so much courage to do what is best for YOU as well as your family, and it sounds like you did just that!
.-= Corinne´s last blog ..{Five for Ten} Courage =-.

By: Christine LaRocque

Christine LaRocque — Tue, 11 May 2010 00:13:29 +0000

Finding my way over from Momalom’s Five for Ten and pleased to meet you.This was a brave post to write, with lots of honest and important feelings. I think that’s what’s courageous, recognizing that YOU are important too and doing what YOU need. Sometimes it’s a lot easier to fall back on what’s comfortable, to make excuses. But to know what you need and to make it happen, that’s amazing, and tremendously courageous.
.-= Christine LaRocque´s last blog ..Courage =-.