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In reply to the discussion: I knew a "Trad Wife". [View all]mahina
(18,966 posts)12. I caught two big dogs that were escaping to the beach from their home and the dog sitter last week
I did a good thing. I feel pretty good about it. I think that might be the best thing Ive done in several years maybe longer. I mean, I do a lot. I try to help, but you never know if its really going to make it difference or ease suffering, any of it.
What you did on the other hand makes you a real live angel in on Earth in my eyes, and Im very sure youre going to heaven if there is one
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You had a very good outcome. Fortunately the Court and the Resources were available to support BOTH the woman AND
hlthe2b
Sep 30
#7
I caught two big dogs that were escaping to the beach from their home and the dog sitter last week
mahina
Sep 30
#12
Thank you. Sadly it's a story for these times. Thank you again and again and again. n/t.
NNadir
Oct 1
#22
Good point. Not clear how much she wanted the "Trad wife" life or if it was forced upon her (putting aside the physical
LymphocyteLover
Oct 1
#30
So much to unpack here. But, first, thank you for helping a battered woman. Not all attorney's would have...
Joinfortmill
Oct 1
#25
I do have to wonder how many of the awful men like in this story were also raised in a similar household?
LymphocyteLover
Oct 1
#31
OH MY GOD! What a story. These far-right Christians are the worst. Thank you for helping her.
LymphocyteLover
Oct 1
#29
My third thought (after unbelievable sorrow for her)..was a certain someone else WE know.
chouchou
Oct 1
#37