Dispatches from a Porch Swing

Dispatches from a Porch Swing

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Holding

Holding

It’s hard work

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Jen Deaderick
Mar 28, 2021
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In the wise words of the late, great Kenny Rogers:

You’ve got to know when to hold ‘em

Know when to fold ‘em

Know when to walk away,

and know when to run

I was with my ex-husband for almost a decade. I thought about walking away many times. Being married to an alcoholic wasn’t easy. Still, I stayed, and I was always glad I did. There are so many joyous times…

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