A young mother makes bad decisions that affect the welfare of her children. They are too young to understand why mommy behaves the way that she does. All they know is that nothing in their life is constant except disappointment. The parents do not feel remorse until their way of life is compromised. These conversations are all that the children have to keep the connection with their mother at the top of their little minds. It is like she toss them away, never to be seen by them again. You feel their anger, pain, and disbelief that this is what their life has become. Will they forgive her transgressions? Can they love her unconditionally again? Join me to find out.
J Elliott-Howard is a native of New York, New York. She holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration. She has had a successful career in corporate America. A divorced mother of two adult children and a grandmother of three. Enjoys photography and water color painting. She had been known to always see her glass as half-full instead of empty. She had a very interesting way of relating to people and her peers always seem to gravitate to her idealism. She has always been told that she ought to be an author based on her delivery methods of good, bad or indifferent news. She always manages to keep herself and those around centered in thought and action. In addition to writing she runs a blog called Janice's Take On It at www.janiceelliotthoward.com. Her newest project is a podcast called "Thoughts in the Car" that can be found at soundcloud.com/jyhoward or in the iTunes store.
This is an experience that I wish on no one. Especially not the millions of children who find themselves in this exact same situation through no fault of their own with each passing day. A support system is very necessary. Showing love and affection is paramount. In secret, I cry for their loss. In public, I celebrate their courage. Together, we take it one day at a time.
Book Excerpt
Communications Through a Fence
For those of us who wipe the tears, faced with the questions, and try to keep life for the little people as normal as possible, I say keep the faith because I understand.
Comment on this Bubble
Your comment and a link to this bubble will also appear in your Facebook feed.