Thursday, May 17, 2012

Amends to myself


 I have been reckless with my heart more times than I can count.

One example would be my first husband, an abusive alcoholic. I was a naive nineteen year-old girl who believed she had found her Prince Charming. In the beginning, he was kind, thoughtful, attentive... I ignored the other things: his drinking, dishonesty, sneakiness...

It's been a long, hard road overcoming my recklessness.
I've stumbled many times since I was nineteen. 

My amends to myself today for the past, is to listen to my feelings, trust my instincts, and make healthy choices. 
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I wonder if I am simply openhearted or reckless with my soul?  

Kristen Jongen
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"I make healthy choices for my life"