'What made me agree to attend a Retrouvaille Programme'

I suppose I'll go

“I was an unwilling participant in Retrouvaille. The first time my husband asked me to go I flatly refused and we legally separated for 13 months. He moved out but kept the pamphlet. We were both in other relationships even! He came around because of the kids and after awhile he and I became civil to each other – for the kids’ sake. One day we had a conversation, asking each other if we ended up with what we wanted. Were either of us happy? At that point he asked me again to attend Retrouvaille with him. I agreed, just because I couldn’t think of a good reason not to. Our marriage counselling hadn’t worked, we were living two separate lives, nothing to lose. But we have 3 kids together. I guess it was ultimately because of the kids. I figured even if it only helps us to communicate better for the sake of the kids, I suppose I’ll go. I was even the one sitting at the weekend with crossed arms and stubborn attitude, hoping ‘HE’ would learn something! Mark and I are celebrating our 19th anniversary this year. I thank God everyday for this second chance with Mark – and for Retrouvaille – our lifeline!”

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