I am dipping my toes into dark waters, getting my feet wet in the pool of my memories. And just so you know, it ain’t always pretty. Please don't worry about me though, I have on my floaties.
(yes, I know ain’t ain’t a word, but I like it anyway)
Click HERE to read my thoughts at The Women’s Colony, in the ‘Confessional.’
By the way, if you have never visited The Women’s Colony, you are missing out on some good stuff. The 'cabana' area in particular cracks me up.
24 years together, YEOW SUZ!!!!!!!!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteOH I am so proud! A post on the Women's Colony! I came back to bloggy world just at the right time. I'm running over there NOW.
ReplyDeleteThe post was so well written. I love my father, but I know "the voice". The voice that even at 22 years of age makes me hold tight to my bowels. There have been several times that while I stood up to him, the hairs on the back of my kneck stood up. As much as I love him, and him I, he has a temper that i've seen on more then one occassion :) Like you I make sure my son never see's that and has all his happy memories well documented :) You're a really wonderful mother suz!
ReplyDeleteI went and read your amazing and brave post Suz. This touched my heart and I can completely relate.
ReplyDeleteSuz: that was sad. I feel for you. and me. It brought back some sad memories for me too. You did a good job there, well written.
ReplyDeletehugs,
:-)
I hear ya, Sista! It's not all pretty in my past either, but there is a certain beauty in your honesty. xoxo.
ReplyDeleteWhat a powerful post. I wish I could take away all that hurt from you...but then I guess you woulsn't be the awesome woman you are today. Thanks so much for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautifully written piece, Suz! What a life... but so glad you're making such a great life now for you and your family. : )
ReplyDeleteVery powerful post and so well written. Thank you so much for sharing your memories with us. Hugs.
ReplyDeletewow... i had never been over there before!
ReplyDeleteyour words were so well written... and though i have known some of your "stuff" it still breaks my heart. but sometimes it is just good to get it out...
Never been there, but will go now!
ReplyDeleteSuz, you are an amazing writer. Well done. It's not easy to write about difficult topics. My mother's father was an abusive alcoholic. She has told us stories and yes, it is hard to understand what it was like. My father was patient and caring, just like your girls' father is.
ReplyDeleteThanks are due to women like you and my mom who did not perpetuate a cycle of violence and are healthy, strong women who married good men.