My Light At The End Of The Tunnel Was NOT a Freight Train!
I have been absent to this site for a bit. Truthfully now looking back I am reminded of how dark our situation was. UPDATE: SD moved out to grandmas house, we (DH & I)started couples counciling, focusing on communication. Then with the kids left in the house (we still have 4) we began family counseling. We all are learning about each other and each others needs in a controled and focused enviroment. It has been a God-send. The change in the house has been so dramatic that DH does not want SD to move back. HE had to come to that conclusion himself, and it was a painful road for him. I had to learn to listen and not try to "fix" anything -- just be there. It was very difficult. But distancing myself was the best thing I could have done. I did not "remove" myself and was there when called upon, but only if I was called upon. In the meantime SD pretty much self-destructed all her family relationships all on her own...only I was not there to be blamed for it this time.
Thank you every one here for your awesome support and understanding!
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Inspired
Eviecat - reading your blog has given me renewed inspiration - my DH and I have also begun couples counselling and it really is quite amazing what a truely objective person can make us both see about our relationship - not that we didn't know all the issues already but there is something to be said about having someone who is not biased or influenced in any way look at the situation and give an honest and fair assessment. I hope we can achieve the same success you and your family have achieved. I wish you much happiness for the future.
congratulations
Congratulations, its great to hear a success story.
Bittersweet Sucess....
Yes, I am very greatfull for how things are right now. However, I am still bittersweet about the situation with SD. She really did put her father through so much pain in this process. It came down to him telling her that he made vows to me, his wife. Not her nor anyone else. Who would ever want to move their own child who is totally socially ill equiped for life out. Thank God she is with grandma. Even her siblings are happier now. Something as simple as watching TV in the family room together we can now appreciate.