Hello, Long Stretch of Love!

This morning, as I hit the "send" button on the email that would sever my ties with my family, I felt a sense of sadness, but then, immense relief. In the background, a song is playing, "Long Stretch of Love," which feels like encouragement from the Universe for the steps I am taking now to reclaim the power that was taken from me in such a cruel way, all those years ago. There will always be naysayers, and critics, in your life, but there is a point where you either believe them, or you don't. And when you choose the path of your own inner truth, it is often painful and lonely, at first. In the past few weeks,  my illness has taught me many things about who loves me and who is only in my life to take from me. Unfortunately, my family is in the latter category. They all participated in a massive cover up for the in-home abuse, and later, other relatives, and friends of the family, all of which I was the victim. In speaking my truth, from the time I was 4 years old, I was told to be quiet, and that I was only imagining things. It is heart wrenching for me to look back at all the times I felt so alone and unsupported, in my own home. It is time for me to step into the love that is available for me, and out of the dark place of hoarding the shame, both my own, as well as theirs. In the months and years to follow, I feel sure that I will be challenged and hated, but how is that different than what I have dealt with up to this point? 

If you are a regular reader of my blogs, you know that I have recently attracted my Twin Flame soul mate, and the love that we share is giving me strength to deal with this massive injustice which has perpetuated itself for far too long. My two sons are wondrously supportive and loving, and I have an amazing group of friends who keep me grounded in truth and love. The most important part of my journey has been learning to forgive those who have hurt me, yet still retaining the lessons and healthy boundaries, which allow me to reclaim my personal power.  I truly believe that I had to clear that negative energy out of my space before I had room for the love that was waiting for me. 

While of course I am saddened by the decision I was forced to make regarding my family, it is necessary to stand up for myself, at 47 years old, and say, "Enough! No more!" My path is taking me somewhere amazing, and I can't wait to see what my "Long stretch of love" looks like.  

Long stretch of Love <3