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Trisha
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Posted: Tue Mar 13th, 2007 04:06 am |
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| One year ago my husband of 3 years was arrested (to my surprise) for having an inappropriate relationship with 2 young boys. He is now serving a 5 year sentence in a prison for sex offenders. This happened well before we were married and he really has tried to change his life. He was given Mike's book in prison and got a lot out of it. I'm almost done reading it myself. He is trying to heal from a whole life of emotional and sexual abuse that contributed to his crimes. I'm going into this whole deal with an open mind and heart, looking at all the risks and rewards. If I just looked at his crimes I would leave, but I've seen a lot of positive changes. I even met with his counselor (before he took his plea) to discuss his progress. I don't know what I'm looking for in this forum, I guess just support. I'm judged just by my association with him. I challenge people to consider what they would do if it was their brother. Would they abandon him? Some would. Or would look at why it happened and what he is doing to overcome it. I have the help for a great christian counseling team who keeps my thinking on the right track. Never thought I'd be here or would be visiting my husband in prison. But this is where God wants me for now.
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truthseeker
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Posted: Tue Mar 13th, 2007 06:47 am |
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Hi Trisha,
Welcome. I'm glad you found BG and hope that it does prove to be an encouragement. You must miss your H terribly! Do you have children? I'm glad to hear that your H is responding to the counselling. I know how it is to be painted with guilt by association. We were involved in scouting for many years. The last year, one of the new parents somehow made the connection that one of our leader's had a brother who was registered under NJ's Megan's law. Even though this brother never had anything to do with the scouting activities, the parent spread the gossip and destroyed our first year group. I applaud your loyalty and courage, and your sensitivity to what you see as God's will in sticking with the marriage. If there are special ways we can pray for you or him, just let us know.
Praying for you both...
TruthSeeker
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Suzi
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Posted: Tue Mar 13th, 2007 06:56 pm |
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Trisha,
Wow.. I am so sorry you are in this situation. What you are going through has to be really hard. Please know we will pray for you here. Also, please keep reading and posting. With God, nothing is impossible.... difficult for sure... but not impossible.
Lots of hugs and prayers headed your way!
Suzi
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Psa 107:20 He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.
Luke 6:46 And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?
Psa 119:37 Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way.
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