When someone close to me shared that he was getting a divorce, my heart broke. Just like it did when the words were spoken when my marriage fell apart.
I thought their marriage fell apart for different reasons than mine, but actually, it ended up being more similar....I found out today. I will never "get" why people walk the line...why they take risks in their marriage...why they tempt themselves with what they know to be wrong...to be sinful.
I was at work when I read his email on my phone. I took a free minute to check it in between meetings. I was glad no one was around me. My heart sunk and my eyes began to well up with tears. I have always tried to protect him and in that moment, I felt like I couldn't. I had to the read the words twice to know I read them correctly. She admitted to straying from their marriage (that is the nicest way I can say it). Hearing those words when you're dating someone hurts...when you hear those words when you're married, it kills you inside.
I have been praying for him. I can't wait to see him again (he's in the Navy and currently deployed). I just want to hug him and tell him everything is going to be alright. I understand and know the hurt, anger, confusion, and all the other emotions he is feeling right now.
Divorce is hard and it is not something people go in planning to happen.
I came across a fellow blogger who wrote an amazing piece about divorce. For those of you wondering what it could possibly feel like....to be that friend, family member, co-worker, or neighbor going through a divorce, her piece will allow you to see from the inside...if just for a moment....what it feels like.
I encourage you to read her blog post here. It will touch you. It will make you feel for those around you going through a divorce.
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