"Bonding" At The Corner Of Vulnerability and Authenticity

From childhood to adulthood, I have witnessed family members sever relationships with other family members and experienced the pain, confusion, and anger associated with them all.  But in 2019, my emotions went to new levels when it unexpectedly occurred between those I never expected to part...ever!

I felt a range of emotions.  I went from complete shock and disbelief to numbness.  I experienced sadness and grief followed quickly by anger, frustration, and absolute disgust.  Through it all, I was powerless to change or stop it, despite trying as hard as I could.  Over time, it became clear that no amount of pleading, begging, logic, or biblical counsel brought any change.  The decision was final, and the relationship was permanently dismembered.

My amazing husband was right by my side the whole way through.  He cried with me.  He listened and kept quiet when I needed to unload.  He was my sounding board when I was not sure how I felt.  His constant presence in my dark, desperate moments drew us closer and brought comfort to my shattered heart, and still does even to this day.

We often believe our marriages only grow stronger on the mountaintops of life.  But raw connection and bonding occur when we meet at the corner of vulnerability and authenticity, no matter the location.