How I got Control of my Life By L.L.

by Linda L.
(Sudbury Ontario Region)

This heartfelt story was submitted by a wonderful woman who is moving forward courageously, despite many obstacles. Her dream of a better life is shared by millions of women worldwide. Please spend a moment in positive reflection, prayer or your preferred strategy for sending healthy energy to a sister who needs it, one who is helping others in any way she can.

Linda's Story: It all started when I was a little girl. I always imagined a happy life with kids, husband and house. My fantasy was having kids and getting married. I got all that but I married a narcissistic, abusive, male chauvinist husband. I kept my dream alive by taking care of my children and trying to please him the best that I could: after 20 years I 'couldn't no more'. I felt like a thing, didn't have a reason to be in this world.


Everything Changed: My positive attitude, I got from the women center. I continue to see them because they are my support group and I could help other women in abusive situations. I lost my kids, my job, my home, my security financially, but I never gave up.

I believe in God and pray when I think about it; and I take care of myself and sometimes my kids.
The Women's Center gave me the courage to stand up for myself and express my limits. Life seems simplier when you know what you want, know your limits and you are the best you could be.
I'm still struggling but I'm still trying to be the best I could be and enjoy the time I have here in this earth.

I hope one of these days I find my authentic self and find the meaning of my life here. It's hard to attract positive in life whn there's so much hatred, but I never, never give up. Thank you, love Linda.