Something I Hope You Never Have To Experience: A Call In The Middle of The Night From An Adult Child Whispering In The Phone To Come And Get Them.
You will swallow your heart.
She was in Atlanta, GA, and I was in Ohio. My daughter was in a stressful relationship with a man who was a control freak. I wasn’t sure what was happening, but I was going to Atlanta, GA.
She was so young, scared, and pregnant. She was coerced into the marriage by the church they were attending and his parents, who belonged to the church. There was no decision left to her. Many churches are good. I know; I belong to one.
This had all the markings of a shotgun wedding. I gathered her up and brought her home with me.
This is where time makes things foggy. The phone call was engraved in my mind because I was so scared for her.
On the way home, she told me her story and how verbally abusive he was and many more details that I won’t go into from here.
I only remember that I was glad to have her with me.
All I can tell you is that she had a rough road to go for a while, but it all turned out for the better. She’s a strong, independent woman with a handsome son. They both have successful careers, and I couldn’t be prouder.
I know my title is longer than my story, but memories fade.