As one door closes....
Hello, dear bloggers, Sorry I haven't written for such a long time - what can I say? 2018 has been a very challenging year for me, hence my long hiatus. This time last year, I had offered for my youngest son's girlfriend to move in with us to escape a horrible situation that she was facing at home. Me being the eternal rescuer ( sometimes to my own detriment), I offered a place of refuge without hesitation as her situation had too many similarities to my own many years ago. In other words, domestic violence. Little did I realise that my own mental health would take a serious dive. As much as I became very fond of this dear girl, what I didn't take into deep consideration was the impact that her living under my roof would have on me. Don't get me wrong, I don't regret it because it gave me the opportunity to show her true, unconditional love - a love that she had never experienced before. What I DO regret is that I shoul...