tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post3138803323910811746..comments2024-01-28T06:33:07.421-06:00Comments on Velvet Over Steel: Living a Lie....Velvet Over Steelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08625445902301159594noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-52906581267637156592010-11-05T00:38:29.996-05:002010-11-05T00:38:29.996-05:00Thank you for sharing your story.Thank you for sharing your story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-29802078164603249722010-11-03T13:22:20.305-05:002010-11-03T13:22:20.305-05:00Thank you for sharing. In my business I have seen ...Thank you for sharing. In my business I have seen many children effected by their parents lack of love for each other, lack of respect and more. Thank goodness you started to think about yourself in order to be what you children needed. Good for you.<br />Take care and God Bless!!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15956818436541141380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-21567003522274000212010-11-02T21:57:27.436-05:002010-11-02T21:57:27.436-05:00Thanks for having the courage to share what you ha...Thanks for having the courage to share what you have gone through. God bless!Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12953073381987950597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-50867619078900958452010-11-02T20:27:33.101-05:002010-11-02T20:27:33.101-05:00Glad you had the courage to find happiness!!Glad you had the courage to find happiness!!gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00894920637532415315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-12920299126180017862010-11-02T15:32:17.036-05:002010-11-02T15:32:17.036-05:00Courageous vulnerability here. Thank you for shari...Courageous vulnerability here. Thank you for sharing some of the actions, emotions and pain that go on in abusive relationships. As a minister, it is good for me to hear/read these stories for when I encounter people in similar circumstances (which, I do encounter). God's blessings upon your family. wbWarren Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17956713921509659993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-44630290125592253332010-11-02T12:15:29.308-05:002010-11-02T12:15:29.308-05:00Hello,
It is heart wrenching to read how a good m...Hello,<br /><br />It is heart wrenching to read how a good marriage fails because one person wants to be dominating the other.Instead of give and take there is a complete calamity by the domineering attitude of your husband.Times,, have changed and unless both partners work as equals, encourage and support each other there will be no love or peace at home.<br /><br />It is always better to Joseph Pulikotilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07074346261093541776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-71804246964522231322010-11-02T06:23:21.490-05:002010-11-02T06:23:21.490-05:00This was a very strong personal piece and it must ...This was a very strong personal piece and it must have been difficult to write. What a strong woman you are, it is definitely not easy to break away from a marriage and even if we know things are wrong, there is a big step from wishing things were different to actually making a difference.<br />Beautiful and very candid post and absolutely an inspiration to anyone who feels trapped and is worriedZuzanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02137958790178864561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-29570426289737784142010-11-02T02:57:29.897-05:002010-11-02T02:57:29.897-05:00Excellent post!
I've been in a really bad r...Excellent post! <br /><br />I've been in a really bad relationship too. The guy was sooooooooo controlling and sadly, I let him be that way. I'm grateful I got away from him. We were engaged to be married and I can't even begin to imagine how awful that would be if we'd gone through with it.sprinkleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081967372702276914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-70109904832571998712010-11-02T00:19:47.435-05:002010-11-02T00:19:47.435-05:00I am proud of you!!!I am proud of you!!!Flying high in the sky....https://www.blogger.com/profile/15696562802402238945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-18016857715522590262010-11-01T20:05:14.095-05:002010-11-01T20:05:14.095-05:00Coreen, I respect you so much more today. I sincer...Coreen, I respect you so much more today. I sincerely do. You've set an example for your sons. You've conveyed to them that each of us has tremendous strength to endure the worst of it all and still come up brighter than ever.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-47652452631374889302010-11-01T19:30:21.620-05:002010-11-01T19:30:21.620-05:00Aww, Coreen..big hugs to you. I'm sorry you h...Aww, Coreen..big hugs to you. I'm sorry you had to experience this. I'm glad you did the brave thing and get out. Life IS too short. Several good lessons were for all of us!Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-58795957426353824872010-11-01T18:51:33.026-05:002010-11-01T18:51:33.026-05:00that could not have been easy dear, well said xxxthat could not have been easy dear, well said xxxwilliam mansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01127816115228181041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-43871812012275741542010-11-01T15:00:47.892-05:002010-11-01T15:00:47.892-05:00I wish you nothing but happiness going forward, yo...I wish you nothing but happiness going forward, you and your children.LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-19882484692782298522010-11-01T14:24:21.790-05:002010-11-01T14:24:21.790-05:00Thanks for sharing your story... maybe you have gi...Thanks for sharing your story... maybe you have given others the courage to break away. Sometimes we just don't know how to take the first step.Together We Savehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17294423259234525733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-13469279625033674412010-11-01T13:34:38.530-05:002010-11-01T13:34:38.530-05:00You are a strong and brave woman who has tried to ...You are a strong and brave woman who has tried to do what is right at every turn. So many people would rather endure abuse than risk the unknown. It is brave to step out of your security, even though it was a very miserable one. Thank you for sharing and probably helping others as well!Ginny Hartzlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09329131153403895625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-89180525326463535302010-11-01T13:11:11.662-05:002010-11-01T13:11:11.662-05:00What a powerful post, I have married for the secon...What a powerful post, I have married for the second time now. In my previous marriage it was a lie, always trying to put on a front. after we split up someone said what a waste of time. I thought to myself it is not a waste of time. I take my lessons learned from it and use it as a growing process. Only after a while can you really see the lie. You are wonderfully strong, I wish you all the Cindy https://www.blogger.com/profile/03552572705763406197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-48976508348528303322010-11-01T12:25:18.050-05:002010-11-01T12:25:18.050-05:00Hi Coreen, Thanks for sharing... I totally relate...Hi Coreen, Thanks for sharing... I totally relate to your post. I was married to my first husband for 20 yrs.--and was miserable. I just 'existed' ---and never dreamed I could get out of that situation. I was truly living a lie. I wanted out, but didn't think it could happen.<br /><br />Unlike you though, my ex didn't provide for us very well. He was lazy --and I had to Betsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-41707510564905496052010-11-01T11:03:38.446-05:002010-11-01T11:03:38.446-05:00Thank you for sharing, I know it is tough. I feel...Thank you for sharing, I know it is tough. I feel for you, but I am sure you will be fine. Yes I do understand putting the boys first. Captivating post.<br />kimKim@stuffcould....https://www.blogger.com/profile/03566751822418137457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-25133471757494456192010-11-01T10:53:05.343-05:002010-11-01T10:53:05.343-05:00I could have written a similar post about my first...I could have written a similar post about my first marriage. It can be VERY difficult to leave when you have tried so hard. My ex also decided that it must be "someone else" why I wanted a divorce even though we had argued every day of our marriage about EVERYTHING and he is still in complete denial about everything he did or didn't do to cause me to want to divorce him. The Heatherlynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09355263068372248035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-69934603671306174592010-11-01T10:05:01.374-05:002010-11-01T10:05:01.374-05:00Thank you for sharing your story, it was a pleasur...Thank you for sharing your story, it was a pleasure to read.<br /><br />Yvonne.<br />PS. THANKS FOR THE VISIT AND COMMENT.RHYTHM AND RHYMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386975261804630799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-1541492928286966202010-11-01T10:01:54.172-05:002010-11-01T10:01:54.172-05:00I think many hold out hoping to save their family,...I think many hold out hoping to save their family, but in the long run it is getting ruined.I am the first child of a 2nd marriage for both my parents and it worked better coming in with a different attitude for them.Studies show your kids attitudes over separation develop worse at an older age.I added a continued thought and reflection in a post you had the 28th.Out on the prairiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09548162534362532705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-62426760318755950952010-11-01T09:38:45.893-05:002010-11-01T09:38:45.893-05:00What an incredible story and by sharing it you are...What an incredible story and by sharing it you are helping so many people. It's incredible sometimes what people will go through and then they realize it has to stop. There is no easy way to leave a situation like that. I know it took incredible courage.Bossy Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12568355839499622409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-7793448305960318322010-11-01T09:19:04.583-05:002010-11-01T09:19:04.583-05:00Thank you so much for sharing your stories. I woul...Thank you so much for sharing your stories. I would like to say that your positivity does make a difference and I look forward t it each day. :)<br /><br />Peace be with you my friend.<br /><a href="http://fragilemouse.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Jules @ Trying To Get Over The Rainbow</a>Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136045025997662057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-82737292220884010992010-11-01T08:35:02.992-05:002010-11-01T08:35:02.992-05:00Thank you for your courage in sharing your story. ...Thank you for your courage in sharing your story. We sure learned from your experience.<br /><br />And I am glad that you got out of a troubled marriage. Nobody deserves to be in a loveless relationship.<br /><br />I am with you about - NOT fighting in front of the kids and never involving the kids in any fight, even if the fight is about them. The kids just don't deserve to hear and Charlotte | Life's a Charm!http://lifesacharm.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-83705046424462187812010-11-01T08:29:16.902-05:002010-11-01T08:29:16.902-05:00whew...heart wrenching...i am glad you found your ...whew...heart wrenching...i am glad you found your freedom and that you are willing to share your story...there is power in it...Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.com