mrs rubble Posted July 3, 2016 Posted July 3, 2016 (edited) My best friend (will keep with the flintstone theme & call her wilma) has been in my life for the last 10 years. She's been an inspiration, she's helped me through some of my hardest times. I met her through Fred (again keeping with the flintstone theme) Fred I've known for around 20 years, he was introduced to me by another female friend who tried to set Fred and I up, when I was single. I immediately ruled Fred out as anything I'd be interested in, but remained civil to him over the years. Fred went through a succession of bad relationships with a series of my girlfriends including the one who introduced me to him. I met Wilma when I reconnected with Fred after I split up with my husband. My ex husband had been to see Fred and Wilma and told them some really shocking stories about me. When Wilma met me she couldn't believe or connect my ex's stories and when I explained my side of the story she saw right through my ex's bs. Fred encouraged my friendship with Wilma as there were a million males at their place all the time and Wilma sought female company. She has been the best friend ever. As much as I used to like Fred, he treated my friends badly and got involved with the wrong sort of people and situations. After a while Fred started cheating on Wilma and then he started abusing Her physically emotionally and psychologically. She suffered anxiety, low self esteem and depression. She's always helped me with my difficult child and helped me to see the positive side. I gave her a key to my house a couple of years ago and told her she always had a safe place to go. She's used the key loads, spent time here when I'm at work or away. She decided to leave him around 2 years ago too. She had no money, no job, no where to go and no confidence to do anything about it. She got herself a job around 8 months ago and is now in training, and earning enough to support herself. She got a lovely new car a few weeks ago and she has finally left Fred's place this week and has a place to call her own. She is so empowered and literally glowing. God bless her!!! I just wanted to share in her glory in the hope it may be an inspiration for someone else. Edited July 3, 2016 by a LoveShack.org Moderator Spacing ~6 6
preraph Posted July 3, 2016 Posted July 3, 2016 That's great news. I have a friend I wish would pull the plug, and she did just now get a good full-time job, but it's too soon to know if it will stick. But at least with that, she has the option. It's very hard when you still have kids at home. 2
Author mrs rubble Posted July 4, 2016 Author Posted July 4, 2016 That's great news. I have a friend I wish would pull the plug, and she did just now get a good full-time job, but it's too soon to know if it will stick. But at least with that, she has the option. It's very hard when you still have kids at home. My friend has 2 sons, although they're 19 & 20 & they both have good jobs & girlfriends. The older son and his girlfriend are living with her now in the new house. They're all breathing a sigh of relief in their new surroundings. It's amazing to witness. I've spent the day with her today sorting out address change stuff, admiring her new haven. Even the cat is wallowing in the new found freedom. Above all she cares for others in the same boat- during our travels today she called in and offered support to another struggling lady, this one has very young children and an abusive partner. Her paid job is as a caregiver and she's worth double the amount they pay her. 1
todreaminblue Posted July 4, 2016 Posted July 4, 2016 inspiring story ....she sounds like a really good person...as do you sound like a wonderful friend...i love reading stories like these....thanks for posting..im sure that she appreciates you as much as you do her.....best wishes.......deb 1
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