The Lady Cries
Conversations With God About Infidelity
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Did I ever know this person, my husband, as I had thought, really? Was this difficulty, always, somewhere in our lives; and I never knew it? Was my adversary, Jean, always in our marriage? This is terrifying because suddenly you have no idea what is going to happen next in the present or in your future. “I could never see tomorrow(for sure), but I was never told about the sorrows.” Millions of thoughts soar through my mind in whirling speed. Will I lose my home; will I have to move after splitting up everything between us; will I have to fight over items of importance; will relationships change with my children, will I have to fight over our adored little dog who has been such a part of our family? And how do we split up scrapbooks and photos? What about breaking up the sets of good china and silverware? I even worry about favorite chairs and family rocking chairs. The Lady Cries, Conversations With GOD About Infidelity Beyond the hurts and sorrows, suddenly, I realized I may be in danger! Will I be like one of those wives in the “ID Channel Mysteries” who suddenly disappears? This seems extreme, but all of this went through my terrified mind. Is this why Eddie watched so many of those shows? Am I going crazy with such thoughts? I know he does not have evil in him, but what about this other woman? At age 70, how desperate is she? Other than my husband she has no one. And because I do not respect her, I expect the worst from her. Crushing disaster. Will this affect the relationships with my children, for each of us, for one of us? Whose side will my two sons take? How will my boys look towards their father as a role model? How will this affect the relationship of my daughter with her father? So many frightful thoughts, questions surge through my panicked brain, all at once. How do I handle this information with my children? Will anything ever be the same? Then, I realized who can I talk to because my husband was the one I could always turn to for comfort and advice. Suddenly, my huge support system has been destroyed, gone. My mom is gone, passed; my dad has passed; my sister has passed; I feel like a lost little girl who really wants her daddy… MY DAD’S FAVORITE PRAYER The Light of GOD surrounds me. The Love of GOD enfolds me.
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JJ Abbott had been married more than fifty years when she realized her beloved husband was a cheater and liar. Heart-broken, she discovered that she was the victim of destruction in her own life. She struggled with the loss of the special person who had always been her safe place. Seeking guidance, she recognized not enough had been written to explain her intense emotions and what to expect for the unfamiliar future in front of her. She could not grasp how such a seemingly healthy, happy marriage could turn to betrayal and heartbreak. Desperate, JJ researched causes of adultery and found several variables: depression, chemical dependency, chemical imbalances in the brain, family genetics, family history, and sometimes other traumatic events. Through her personal research, and her faith in God, she was able to begin the healing process—and so can you. Using Bible quotes, quotes from other wise women, and song lyrics, JJ shares her healing journey. She also includes resources to help with this time in life, including important phone numbers and email addresses for specific contacts. There is no legal advice within, but this memoir does encourage finding a counselor and lawyer. Mostly, though, it is written to help you follow a loving God during complex times.
About the Author
JJ Abbott’s higher education was at Trenton State College and The College of New Jersey, where she received degrees in Elementary and Primary Education and Library Science. She has been an educator all her life from primary school through high school. She won four grants to enhance the experiences of her students, as well as follow her interest in language arts. She eventually qualified to work with Scholastic Publishing Company in New York City.