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  1. Diane
    August 31, 2012 @ 2:17 am

    Wonderful post! My Husby’s family is obsessed with keeping secrets. Knowledge is power and they guard and hang on to every iota of it with both hands. It is very sad. Fortunately, my Husby is not like his family! You’re right. Secrets destroy! Thank you for sharing!

  2. Anonymous
    September 8, 2012 @ 3:17 pm

    Your post was very moving. No one can know of the personal struggles that you and your family have endured except those “inside the circle.” No matter how you have been perceived or judged in the past, I am sure that this post made a difference too many people that read it.

    Life is full of all kinds of trials and tribulations, but I truly believe that God does not give us anything that we cannot handle and that there is a reason for everything; even the most troubling of times.

    My wife and I were watching the 1983 movie “Adam”, which was a horrendous tragedy. After, we watched the sequel to that movie and although we were still deeply troubled and saddened by what the Walsh family endured, we saw how many innocent lives were saved and the creation of incredible laws that protect our children today. …A reason for everything, even the most enigmatic events in our lives.

    I have learned, personally, that without true understanding we are left to ‘fill in the gaps’ the best way we can. I have learned that without true, humble regret from those that have wronged us or those we love, there can be no forgiveness. I have learned that without forgiveness of others, there can be no closure. Without closure, there can be only resentment, anger and frustration. Anger and resentment are incredibly powerful negative emotions that can only do damage.

    My family has learned to depend, trust and forgive only those ‘who deserve it’. I guess your post made me wonder if we have the ‘right’ to decide who deserves. It seems a bit hypocritical on our part.

    Some things, some events, and the aftermath, just cannot be undone. Its reality, In my humble opinion it is only in acceptance and forgiveness, that you will find the true ability to move on, even if that means ‘forgive and forget.’ You have to do what is right by your husband and children and those extended family members that add joy to your life.

    I suspect that this blog reply will not be approved; alas I have not checked your blog in a very long time. However I want to thank you for your post, it gave me insight to your true empathy. I believe that you are a good person, and great mom and you do your best, you always have. Don’t take time for regret, as life is too short. No matter what your faith in God may be, just remember, like your post, that sometimes you look inside before you can see others. Thank you for sharing.

    Lastly, it is impossible to not remember your daughter’s birthday (for obvious reasons). We wish her very happy birthday.

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