I was lucky. I had written off relationships until I bumped into a fellow in a comic book store. Celebrating our 30th on Halloween. But so many people I know have been on the marriage and divorce carousel, I only personally know 2 other couples to have made a “good match”. Family does not have to be who you marry, or blood, family is who you choose and who chooses to be in your life.
HI @judeeye – Some would say I was sharing my FAITH, but to me I am sharing my FACT. It was a different time – would have been he said she said had I gone to police – I was so broken I never considered it. Retelling – reliving – to explain was beyond my ability. Yes, the trauma is real – took decades! to be able to even watch gun violence on TV. Nearly walked out on Pulp Fiction in a screaming panic when first released. Facing true terror left a permanent mark on me. My husband got it and never had an issue of my refusal to watch some things and never allowed son to play with toy guns or in computer games.
You don’t mess with the Ladies on their Wedding nor when getting house ready for baby. I was having a massive meltdown and my Wonderful Hubby repainted baby room ( including ceiling) 3 times until it was right. I think if you can’t work together to get through the stresses of a wedding ceremony – how are you gonna get through the stresses of life – deaths in the family, illness, job loss, etc ?
When in college, my Ex tied me up and held a loaded pistol in my mouth. I sent up a prayer warning that I was coming up sooner than expected. My Ex stopped with a glazed look, untied me, and returned me to my dorm – all wordlessly. I have never had any contact with them since – although I have struggled with a massive gun phobia for years. I don’t think churches have it right – but I KNOW there is something more. That is a fact in my life, because I am alive today.
Dejoy started in June 2020 . Board of Governor Members : as listed on USPS website Chair is Martinez 1 – grad from Wharton ( like Trump), McReynolds – Biden 2021, Duncan- Trump ( former RNC chair), Hajjar – Biden 2021 ( counsel for postal workers), Kan – Biden 2022, Stroman Biden 2021 was 20th Deputy Postmaster General (DPMG) 2nd highest ranking postal executive, Trulino succeeded him as DPMG in 2021 ( chosen by Board) , Tangheri Biden 2021, – 9 members plus Post Master and Deputy Post master ( 11 total) – board is missing 2 people. But only 2 there now were placed by Trump but Dejoy hired during Trump’s tenure. Always easier to hire than fire n replace. 2 Board members Trump appointees, 2 empty slots, 5 appointed by Biden.
That is cheaper than a wedding gift – SOLD!