Category Archives: Mom of abuser

Can we talk?

Posted on April 17, 2019 by TR

I received a message via Facebook from an online friend.  I have never actually met this sweet woman, but we have mutual acquaintances and we have gotten to know each other online.  She sent a short message, asking if I … Continue reading →

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March 16, 2017

Posted on April 5, 2017 by TR

Her voice sings out, “I am a survivor” as I watch the seagulls hovering in place, trying desperately to make headway against the fierce wind. I felt the darkness begin to creep over my soul again Tuesday.  I had been … Continue reading →

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Dear Son

Posted on October 14, 2016 by TR

Tonight while Dad and your sister are off listening to a concert pianist, I stayed here at home.  I packed up your room.  I took down all the things you carefully hung on your walls.  I washed your custom made … Continue reading →

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Dear Son

Posted on October 13, 2016 by TR

I know I don’t write very often since I get to see you and talk to you on the phone. However, there have been some thoughts swirling around in my head that I felt needed to be expressed on paper. … Continue reading →

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Decorated for their comfort 

Posted on September 25, 2016 by TR

There is wild, overgrown brush that needs to be cleared.  Whenever it rains, there are several waterfalls pouring from our overly stuffed gutters.  There are window air conditioning units still in their windows although the air is crisp and heavy … Continue reading →

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To the mom of the prodigal gone too far

Posted on August 7, 2016 by TR

I know the heartache of seeing your son, seemingly still a little boy, in handcuffs and chains.  I know the concerns that arise from entrusting your child to an ungodly and overly-complicated court system.  I know the deep seated pain … Continue reading →

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What to do? Prayers and advice needed.

Posted on June 2, 2016 by TR

I’m not exactly sure what to write because I not exactly sure how I feel.  A dear friend just called me and asked me if I had a minute to talk.  I could tell that this was not going to … Continue reading →

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Beauty from ashes

Posted on May 21, 2016 by TR

I awoke this morning with my eyes still burning.  I fought lifting my head from my pillow.  My phone was still silenced from last night.  My cheeks still caked with salt from my tears.  My head empty, my heart numb. … Continue reading →

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Dear Son

Posted on April 25, 2016 by TR

About a month ago my husband and I went to the residential treatment center where my son is staying with the specific intent of finally confronting him.  It may seem odd that we went for several months without a confrontation, … Continue reading →

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