I’m staying for the kids!!!
Saying that you’re staying for the children is a delusional way of thinking. As a matter of fact, if the environment is argumentative and toxic, your children are waiting for you to make a move. Children, especially small children, know when the vibe is off between their parents. They know when there is more fighting than love being shown in the home. While you are trying and wanting to protect them from one side, you’re causing them to grow up quicker than what’s needed in another area of their life. “Mama, why are you always so stressed?”, my oldest daughter asked me before I left the marriage. I knew at that very moment that I was only hurting my children. Your staying doesn’t help the children. But your bravery to let go is what saves them.
“Woman, why do you involve me?” Jesus replied. “My hour has not yet come.” John 2:4 NIV
So are you involving your children in a decision that is for you to make within your heart??? The truth is, some hard decisions have to be stripped down to you in mind solely. If you’re not good, then you’re no good for your children.
Mend.
Disclaimer: I don't’ condone divorce. However, I don’t condone staying in any abusive or unchanging situation. May abundant life be your portion. -Lavonya R.
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