Tonight (err, last night), I chose to HEAL….
To heal wounds that have been kept “open” for 7 years.
I reached out to my MIL, asked her to meet up with me face to face.
We talked for 3 hours, about how I had felt in the past, how I still feel, and how I want things to end– on a positive note.
I chose to heal.
Today, I have finally closed those wounds.
I chose to move on. I gave her a tight hug at the end of our talk, and told her I’ll always be there for her.
There’s always a way to end conflict and suffering.
All it takes is that first step. Painful as it may be to do, and gut-wrenching as it may seem for it to materialize.
But after that first step, the rest becomes easy.
I thank God, I thank my family, I thank friends out there who knew about what I went through all these 7 years.
But I especially thank “her” for allowing me the chance to hear me out, for allowing me to heal.
Now that I’m emotionally healed, my physical healing will begin.
It’s never too late to have new beginnings, never too late to rekindle “dead” friendships, never too late to nurture back to life estranged relationships.
Thank you too, dear readers, for allowing me to vent, and for not judging me.
I have ended a 7 year- old suffering.
I am finally FREE and HEALED 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
I’m sooo happy for you Mrs T!!! =)
I am soooo proud of you! Prayers and kind thoughts your way.
glad to hear that spring does come after winter (a 7 year old winter). first steps are the most difficult. I myself had to sort of relationships that didnt fit my life and my decisions anymore forgiveness and letting go are a daily process. I guess, its just a matter of time when locked doors open again.
positive vibes mrs. T!
closet case cris
to be healed of a wounds or any sickness is always ………..
getting rid of tons of unwanted bags!!! in your closet!!
no punt intended!! ok just a little.
but do enjoy life, family and love!!
I am so happy for you, Mrs T!
God bless you Ms. T…
Get well soon co’z I miss your reviews on bags 🙂 and looking forward for your X’mas gift suggestions 🙂
congratultations mrs t on that very big step. you are so courageous, you go girl! i hope that will be a start of something good. who knows, the two of you could become the best of friends 🙂
-mrs. a
That is just so big of you, Mrs. T! Congratulations! ! ! 🙂
You are very brave Mrs. T. and I admire you for standing up for yourself. There’s a saying that “no one can hurt you without your consent”, so it is indeed happy news that you have decided to move on and heal. Any new bag reviews to celebrate the beginning of healing?
I hope that your MIL will appreciate you now and that she will not torture you anymore. But if she will still not treat you right in the future, you still have your loving DM and DBs who will love you unconditionally.
Hope you’ll get well soon.
Hello Mrs T! I admire you. You know how to love. You are a great woman!
Hugs,
MPR
That is such an admirable act Mrs. T! For that, I think Congratulations are in order. There’s this biblical saying that goes “he/she who humbles himself/herself shall be exalted”. My hats off to you for doing such a humbling move. I once attended this seminar wherein we were asked to face (or slay?) the “dragon” in our lives and it sorta like what you did with your MIL and I know how difficult it is in the beginning. Yes, you’re right…very gut wrenching indeed. But then it takes a load off your chest afterwards. I’m glad you got that out of the way…after seven long years! Thanks for sharing and there’s no doubt more blessings will come your way.
CHEERS!! 🙂
Just one of your avid readers–LISA
i am so happy for you, mrs t. no amount of bags and shoes and blings can make one happy if there is a relationship that hasn’t been sorted out, or if you haven’t tried to sort it out. if it doesn’t work after you have done your darnest best, then you can hold your head up high and say that you have tried!!!
they say that sometimes we are the only ones harboring anger, while the other person is totally unaware of our feelings. it’s so good that you chose to extend the first hand at reconciliation.
God bless.
congrats Ms T… hope i can do that too to my MIL and my in laws… hehehe =)
im so proud of you. and really happy for you. super.
no more tears and suffering.
dop
I hope you’re all right, Mrs. T!
God bless…
Madd props to ya, Mrs. T!
congrats Mrs T. i hope that one day i’d be able to mend things with my mil but i’s still have to wait til id be able to forgive her for ALL the things that she has done to me.=(