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Subject: Re: Mistakes Author: Sad [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 11:27:18 09/01/05 Thu In reply to: Dean 's message, "Re: Mistakes" on 09:55:00 08/23/05 Tue Dean, I've just read your message, and would very much like to help you to understand your wife's feelings. My fiance' and I are now married. The most important thing for me is his willingness to listen. What your wife feels now is not a hatred for you, this is my belief. She feels angry about the decision that you made together, and she feels sad, and guilty. Are the overwhelming feelings of sadness a constant thing? For me there is always an underlying tone of sadness that was not there before my abortion. Today is especially sad for me as it was one year ago today when I had my abortion. Draw close to your wife when you sense she needs it. Give her space when she needs that as well. Her feelings,and needs will fluctuate. Mostly, your willingness to listen will be beneficial in her healing. I would like to say more, but do not have the time right now, as I need to go to work. God bless you, Dean. [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> [> [> Subject: Re: Mistakes Author: Dean [Edit] Date Posted: 22:11:05 10/11/05 Tue I have been menaing to post back, but just haven't gotten to it until now. We have had several discussions with and without a counselor over the past few months. It has been very difficult, but we do talk about sometimes. My wife still has trouble carrying a complete conversation through to a conclusion though. The good news is that I surprised her and we are headed to Las Vegas tomorrow to renew our wedding vows. I want to make a start in a new direction and couldn't think of a better way to do it. It will also be the first time away from the kids (3 of them) in 8.5 years. A whole week to act like adults. I think you are right about the guilty feelings. It is difficult for me to relate to the guilt sometimes, but I really don't feel much guilt in decisions I make. A lot of the guilt seems to be expectations from unknown outside sources (i.e. what would my mother think, what would my friends think, what would my coworkers think). My thoughts are 'who cares', they don't live our life so what would they know and who are they to judge our decision. I hope things are going well for you. Take care. Dean