Quote From: slyons9944Friend of Karen, Clearly she is a wonderful woman. However, she does not need another man. She needs to regain her self esteem and confidence first. If she doesn't she will be bringing unresolved baggage in to ta new relationship or she will unconscoisuly end up with another abuser. I was in an verbally and emotionally abusive relationship and know others who were as well. When I finallyhad enough and decided to do heal things began to change. I am now married to the most wonderful man on earth who loves me and my son unconditionally. And the most important thing is he loves God first. I don't know where Karen is spiritually but if she is a believer in God please tell her to reconnect with God and he will give her the strength and direction that she needs for her and her children. She is doing the kids more harm by staying. It's hard to leave when you have kids. Stay supportive of her. She needs great friends. But help her learn to stand alone and love herself and her kids first so she can spot another loser a mile away. Don't push her in to a relationship too soon.
...and I totally agree with you!
Women need to find themselves and become whole before adding any relationship to the mix. The more you know your own self, the more secure and confident you become....and the added benefit is that you will not tolerate abuse in any form, from anyone....but especially from someone who is supposed to love you!
Please visit my website: WWW.NONONSENSEGRAMMYTREE.BLOGSPOT.COM and click on the artitle titled "But I Love Him"....maybe it will be of some help to some of you out there.
