
A few years ago I struggled with a thought-life problem about someone from my past. I hunted details online and became preoccupied with a slew of “What if…” questions.
A few years ago I struggled with a thought-life problem about someone from my past. I hunted details online and became preoccupied with a slew of “What if…” questions.
In my previous post, I hinted at my childhood confusion in my view of men. Naturally curious, I wanted to know how relationships between the sexes worked. But my view was deeply damaged by my parents’ divorce.
My parents’ divorce ushered in many tough transitions in my childhood years. After much thought, I have grouped them in three categories: new responsibilities, new relationships, and new home life. Each area became a testing ground for my emotions, and I have gained much insight from looking back and making observations. Here is what I’ve learned.
The fear of abandonment still haunts me, 33 Aprils from that traumatic first time.
In my search for a “real” family, God provided three kinds of healing, while I was growing up and even today. Here are my findings: