Lioness and cubs - taking stock of 2017

[lioness]

For all of you who have followed our saga over the years - thank you for your PS dust, concern, positive energy and encouragement.

The girls and I have been home for one year. They are happy and have fully adjusted to life in the US. They made friends in their new schoosl immediately. They are healing from the damage caused by the ordeal of the past, and they are being spoiled rotten by their family here, which includes their stepdad and his family.

I'm home and working in my field once again, which helps me feel whole after being forced out of the job market for years by an endless custody proceeding overseas. My partner is the prince who whispered in my ear and reminded me of what I am capable of as I went to every interview. He did not give me the courage to do it. NO - he helped me remember that I have always had the courage to do it. That is the kind of man I want and the kind of love I need.

I can't even describe how powerless, beaten, downtrodden and defeated I felt while I was still married to an abusive religious fanatic. I would not have my daughters growing up like this in his sect, not when I know that they (and I) were capable of so much more.

The ex forgot one thing - you can only keep a Brooklyn girl down for so long before she roars!!

Happy New Year!!!

 

[Garnetgirl]

Nice to see you back, Lioness and to learn that things have turned around for the better in your life.
Wishing you a very happy new year!

 

[lioness]

Nice to see you back, Lioness and to learn that things have turned around for the better in your life.
Wishing you a very happy new year!

Thank you, Garnetgirl, and a very happy new year to you!

 

[TooPatient]

I am so happy to see this update! Hoping this next year brings even more joy and continued strength to your family. (Your new SO sounds wonderful -- you definitely always had the strength to do anything!)

 

[lioness]

I am so happy to see this update! Hoping this next year brings even more joy and continued strength to your family. (Your new SO sounds wonderful -- you definitely always had the strength to do anything!)

Thank you!! All the best to you and yours too!!

 

[Queenie60]

Wishing you the best in the new year!

 

[MissGotRocks]

Such a wonderful update! I remember when things were really difficult for you so it is nice to hear how things have evolved for you. Sounds like the three of you are thriving and doing well so that is excellent news! May 2018 be your best year yet!!

 

[missy]

Hello Lioness! Thank you for sharing your happy update with us and I am so happy for you and your family and wishing you all the best!

 

[junebug17]

It’s really great to read this positive update Lioness! Very happy that you and your children are doing so well. Sending best wishes for a happy and healthy 2018!

 

[Smores84]

Hello Lioness, great to hear that you and your family are doing well & wish you guys all the best!

 

[lioness]

Thank you everyone!! I'm so ready to exhale and put this all behind us....

 

[monarch64]

Good for you!!!

 

[luv2sparkle]

Happy New Year, Lioness! I think of you often and I am so glad you and the cubs are doing well. May 2018 bring you even more happiness and joy!

 

[lioness]

Thank you monarch64 and luv2sparkle!!

 

[KaeKae]

Such great news. I am so happy for you and your girls.

 

[lioness]

Such great news. I am so happy for you and your girls.

Thank you!!!

 

[Tekate]

Lioness, I have thought of you since 15... I'm very glad you have put the horrible experience behind you, your girls are doing well and you are working. Shout out to Brooklyn, I'm a Bronx girl!

 

[yennyfire]

That's the best update ever! So happy for you and your girls! Hoping that you have only happiness and joy in your life from this point forward!

 

[december-fire]

What a wonderful update! I'm so happy and relieved to hear how you and the girls are doing! You have changed not only your path in life moving forward but that of your daughters. You've taught them to ensure they are treated with respect, and you've shown them that we have great inner strength and a large degree of control over our lives. If they choose to have a life partner, I'm sure they will make wiser choices based on what you're taught them through your actions; its important to try to make a smart choice about a partner, and its important to take action and get out of a toxic relationship if we find ourselves with someone who doesn't have the qualities we might have thought they had.

Wishing you continued happiness and success!

 

[lioness]

Lioness, I have thought of you since 15... I'm very glad you have put the horrible experience behind you, your girls are doing well and you are working. Shout out to Brooklyn, I'm a Bronx girl!

Thank you!!1 Much love to the Bronx!!!

 

[lioness]

That's the best update ever! So happy for you and your girls! Hoping that you have only happiness and joy in your life from this point forward!

Thank you yennyfire!!

 

[lioness]

What a wonderful update! I'm so happy and relieved to hear how you and the girls are doing! You have changed not only your path in life moving forward but that of your daughters. You've taught them to ensure they are treated with respect, and you've shown them that we have great inner strength and a large degree of control over our lives. If they choose to have a life partner, I'm sure they will make wiser choices based on what you're taught them through your actions; its important to try to make a smart choice about a partner, and its important to take action and get out of a toxic relationship if we find ourselves with someone who doesn't have the qualities we might have thought they had.

Wishing you continued happiness and success!

Thank you, december-fire! I worry all the time over what sorts of partners they will choose. I was rather reassured when my older daughter made short work of some needy boy who has a crush on her and wouldn't stop texting her. She declared, "Who has time for boys in middle school?? No!! I'm having nothing to do with them until I'm 40!!!" Yeah, I'll remind her of that when she's 17! Still, she stuck to her boundaries at age 12, which bodes well for the future. The cub is fierce.

 

[monarch64]

Continued best wishes and adulation! I forever remain a fan of yours, L.

 

[Tacori E-ring]

Best update ever!

 

[december-fire]

Thank you, december-fire! I worry all the time over what sorts of partners they will choose. I was rather reassured when my older daughter made short work of some needy boy who has a crush on her and wouldn't stop texting her. She declared, "Who has time for boys in middle school?? No!! I'm having nothing to do with them until I'm 40!!!" Yeah, I'll remind her of that when she's 17! Still, she stuck to her boundaries at age 12, which bodes well for the future. The cub is fierce.

Love it!

 

[lioness]

Best update ever!

Thank you!!!!

 

[lioness]

Continued best wishes and adulation! I forever remain a fan of yours, L.

Thank you so much!!

 

[lioness]

Love it!

I wish I'd filmed it so I could play back the video when she's in college!!

 

[december-fire]

No video required!

Get her to write it on paper, sign and date it, and have it witnessed.
Then you can frame it and keep it forever.

I just happen to be the proud owner of a framed napkin from a dinner out years ago.

 

[lioness]

No video required!

Get her to write it on paper, sign and date it, and have it witnessed.
Then you can frame it and keep it forever.

I just happen to be the proud owner of a framed napkin from a dinner out years ago.

Grat idea! She said it again tonight - Nothing to do with boys until she's 40!