by S3 » Mon Dec 29, 2008 5:54 pm
Even if this chapter of your life is coming to a close, don't give up on yourself. People can change! My father-in-law was convicted last year of sexually abusing 2 of his daughters, (neither was my wife). His family would have been devastated further than it was by the sudden news from the oldest daughter, (then 20 years older than when she was abused), plus his full confession to everything, but he started working immediately to make things right. His wife and daughters' forgiveness, so long as he never regresses, saved their family, but he, himself has changed completely in the eyes of all who know him well. He still has the consequences to deal with, but he's dealing admirably well with everything, from being forced to stay temporarily with his mother-in-law to being a registered sex-offender. From the little I've seen over the holidays so far, he's kinder, humbler, and more patient. Right, his is a totally different situation, but I guess all I really I mean to say is that change is possible. My wife has noticed him much more cheerful and bright, like he's left behind his past finally. I want to work toward that myself, (minus the criminal activity), so that I can be free from my own downfall. I hope you find your way to happiness, whatever that might be, Paraphiliac.