Comments on: Flashback

By: Lily@IW

Lily@IW — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:21:21 +0000

Diana, thanks for sharing. I hope someone else may be helped by your story. I’m sure it was all very painful. I’m glad you have come through it in such a strong way. It’s very hard for some women to give up on those vows. It’s a scary thing to break away to hope for something better for you and your children. I was touched by your story and the healthy attitude you carry.

By: Anya

Anya — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:49:58 +0000

I am grateful to my ex-husband for these lovely human beings that contribute to the world everyday. – Diana

This sentence really struck me. It’s a very accepting and beautiful concept and I think it says a lot about you and the person you have become.

As someone who has experienced living with an alcoholic parent, I will say without a doubt that you did the best thing for your kids. And I know it wasn’t easy in a myriad of different ways to have to leave, be a single parent, etc. I am happy you all have come through safely on the other side.

Thanks for sharing your writing with us.

By: Pam@IW

Pam@IW — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:02:35 +0000

This is beautifully written and I could tell really came from the heart. Diana, you did the right thing and I don’t believe anyone would think differently. Alcoholism is a terrible disease and makes it difficult for everyone to cope including the alcoholic. Thanks for sharing this and I wish you the best.

By: Wendy

Wendy — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:46:31 +0000

Diana,
You sound like a very strong, loving person. It is wonderful how you can look past the pain your marriage must have cost you and focus on the gifts. What a wonderful legacy for your children and grandchildren.

By: Ann@IW

Ann@IW — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:38:00 +0000

Thanks for the story, Diana. I admire that you are grateful for the children he gave you. It’s a testament to what a good mother you must be that your son took away the right lesson from his difficult childhood. My own parents have always said, “You learn how to parent from your parents. You either do what they did, or you avoid making their mistakes.” It sounds like your children knew to be parents like you and avoid their father’s mistakes.

By: Theresa

Theresa — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:35:30 +0000

Diana, thank you for sharing your story. I know a few friends who stick with a man, just because and they are not thinking of the best circumstance for their life. They are not happy and for the life of me, I don’t know why they stay with these men who just don’t respect them. You were strong enough to realize that you needed to leave. What a wonderful mom you are for giving your kids a great life.

Thanks, too, for the reminder that our actions have consequences. In our hectic lives, this lesson is often on the back burner.