It has taken me so long to reply to your post... but my first thoughts when I read it were what an impressive human you are and thank you for sharing so much of your story. I am just wowed.
I am in awe of your strength and fortitude, your ability to keep a good attitude and you eclipsing your own FOO trauma to give your children a different parenting approach. You don't have a victim's mentality when one easily could in your situation. You have grace and strength in spades.
(((Gerda)))
WOW. I read this last week and it really sustained me all week! Thank you!!!
I believe I will see the bounty of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord with courage. Be stouthearted, and wait for the Lord.
