Dear Gabrielle, The other day I wrote a post which was an update about a woman named Patty and her two young sons. Patty is a fairly new reader who very bravely asked for help a couple months ago. This ultimately resulted in her leaving a really unhealthy relationship and then starting a new life with […]
a New Beginning for Patty
So close.
A few people have written asking how Patty is doing. So I thought I’d give you an update. She is settling into her new place and has become BFFs with the UPS man. And today her little guy had surgery. It wasn’t an emergency; it had been scheduled for a while. Her older son had his tonsils and […]
Right back atcha, Patty.
I’ve had a long day and my body is telling me I need sleep. So I’m going to listen to it. But first, I’ll leave you with this text I got from Patty yesterday. If you think one person can’t make a difference, you’re wrong. (Click HERE to donate to Patty’s Go Fund Me campaign. […]
Wish I may, wish I might, have this wish I wish tonight.
Two days ago, I wrote this post about Patty, a young woman who took a chance and left a comment on a blog post I had written, which ultimately led to her leaving a really unhealthy relationship. And I explained how she made a seriously brave decision, and moved into her new place. And I listed […]
She has a long road ahead of her.
Something awesome happened today. Before I get to that, let me backtrack. About 15 years ago, I was in an abusive relationship. I wrote about that whole experience in the following four posts: Sleeping with the Enemy, Part One. Sleeping with the Enemy, Part Two. Sleeping with the Enemy, Part Three. Sleeping with the Enemy, […]
Christmas in January
Today was one of the most rewarding days of my whole life. Last night I wrote this post and launched Patty’s Go Fund Me campaign. I didn’t tell her what I was doing. I just wanted her to find out kind of by way of surprise. And then I got this text this morning: I […]