A Broken Heart for a Dear Friend

My heart is breaking these days for a dear friend of mine whose marriage of many years is ending. It came as a complete and total shock to her a couple of weeks ago when her husband announced that he no longer wanted to be married. My friend had no clue it was even on the horizon because, as far as she knew, everything was great between them. There had been no warning signs, no off-handed comments made, nothing. He just came to her and told her he needed out and was leaving her.

Any marriage break-up is difficult but when it's not mutual and one party didn't see the breakup coming it's heart wrenching. I feel just awful for her and their children. As much support as my friend needs she'll still try to be strong for the kids; they must be just as confused, saddened and scared as their mom is. I'm sure none of them really understands anything that's going on right now.

What breaks my heart most is that my friend is one of the kindest and most giving people I've ever known and it doesn't make any sense to me that something like this has to happen to her. It just doesn't seem fair. I know, life isn't fair but why does such a great person, who's already had a great deal of difficulties in her life, have to be saddled with even more grief and heartache?

She's a strong girl and I'm absolutely positive that she and her kids will get through this with all the strength and dignity they can muster. It'll be hard and there will be bumps in the road along the way but, in the end, she will come out so much stronger and wiser and her kids will follow suit. I have no doubt. Please send prayers and positive energy to her and her kids through this ordeal. I'm sure they can use every bit of it and I'd appreciate it.

I am so truly sorry for you all, my dear friend. Please know that, even though I'm miles away, I am here and will do whatever I can for you. You can call me to talk, to cry, to vent, to scream, or whatever else you may think of. You have the strength and support of your family and friends behind you and I know that we'll all be with you every step of the way. I'll do my best to remain strong for you but I can't promise that I won't cry with you at some point as I'm doing as I write this. Just know that I love you with all my heart and wish only the best for you and the kids. Whenever you're ready, you've got my number. In the meantime, I'll be thinking of you. <3 font="">

Until next time...peace to all.