10 Years Ago Today
Today would have been my ten year wedding anniversary. Ten years ago today, I was putting on a wedding dress and preparing to say my vows in Maui. Ironically, the wedding planner who handled our wedding was called, "A Marriage Made in Heaven".I try very hard to find the "positives" in all situations.As 2011 comes to an end, I am reflecting on all of the good things that came from the past ten years:
First and foremost: I am thankful for two amazing little girls who call me, "Mom".
Besides that, I've learned a lot:
I learned to be strong.I've learned what friendship means.I've learned what love is.I've learned that I can stand on my own two feet.I've learned my tolerance levels for many things.I've learned that money really does not buy happiness.I learned that I deserve someone who treats me with love and respect. I know that anything less is not worth my time.I've learned that I love myself-- imperfections and all. I've learned to accept that I'm not perfect nor do I want to be.I've developed a relationship with God and for that, I am thankful.I've learned to have faith-- even when its difficult to understand "why" in the moment....it all makes sense when the smoke clears.Thank you so much for the comments, messages and kind words. Thank you for reading my blog. I am grateful.Happy New Year!###One Mom's Battle: Our mission at One Mom’s Battle is to increase awareness of Cluster B personality disorders (Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Antisocial Personality Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder) and their impact upon shared parenting and the Family Court System which includes Judges, CPS workers, Guardian ad Litems (GAL), Parenting Coordinators (PC), Custody Evaluators, therapists and attorneys. Education on Cluster B disorders will allow these professionals to truly act in the best interest of the children.History of One Mom's Battle: In 2009, One Mom’s Battle began with one mother, (Tina Swithin), navigating the choppy waters of a high-conflict divorce in the Family Court System. Since then, it has turned into a grassroots movement reaching the far corners of the Earth. Tina's battle spanned from 2009 - 2014 during which time she acted as her own attorney. Ultimately, Tina was successful in protecting her daughters and her family has enjoyed complete peace since October 2014 when a Family Court commissioner called her ex-husband a "sociopath" and revoked his parenting time in a final custody order.Tina Swithin: Divorcing a narcissist? Tina Swithin's books are available online at Amazon (print, Kindle or audio format). Each year, Tina offers life-changing weekends of camaraderie and healing at the Lemonade Power Retreat. Tina also offers one-on-one coaching services and a private, secure forum called, The Lemonade Club, for those enduring high-conflict custody battles. [wp_ad_camp_1]