Two Weeks To My Wedding
I was a busy woman. I even met my husband during a work assignment. He never gave up pursuing a relationship despite my busy schedule.
When my wedding was just in two weeks, I joined the Alabastron program, Renewing Self.
For me, the program was so important to me at that time because I wanted to be whole. I would ask myself, “What am I taking into the marriage if it isn’t the commitment I am making?”
For me, the program was so important to me at that time because I wanted to be whole. I would ask myself, “What am I taking into the marriage if it isn’t the commitment I am making?” I wanted to be myself as a wife without holding anything back. I wanted to deal with the past that was tying me down. I needed to be the person God intended me to be as a woman and as a wife.
The old Loice had disassociated herself from certain relatives and friends with whom we were in conflict. I would delete their contacts and avoid any interaction with them.
I was especially bitter from the hurt I had experienced in my previous relationship. As a result, I didn’t trust others; I did not let anyone into my life. I was a lone ranger and wasn’t interested in any relationships. I wanted to be in a safe place.
I had been through other church programs, whilst they had helped me; I still did not feel whole and restored. I heard about the program from an Alumni who was a great friend, almost like a big sister to me.
Most of my time was spent at work. If I wasn’t at work, I was with family. I developed a selfish character; it was me, myself and my house. I preferred being in my own company and did not want visitors.
I had been through other church programs, whilst they had helped me; I still did not feel whole and restored. I heard about the program from an Alumni who was a great friend, almost like a big sister to me. She looked out for me and I would consult her on anything. She would genuinely tell me when she disagreed with my choices and would point out to me when I was wrong.
There was a part of my life that had died. I loved cooking for others in an earlier time of my life. Friends would call me over to cook during their events and I would gladly do so. After the failed relationship from my past that left me bitter, I stopped cooking or even baking. Whenever I would cook, it would leave me feeling as though I was taken for granted.
Through Alabastron, I found the safe space I was longing for, free of fears. I regained my self-image. I learnt what God thought of me and was able to deal with the fears that held me back and was also able to forgive.
Through Alabastron, I found the safe space I was longing for, free of fears. I regained my self-image. I learnt what God thought of me and was able to deal with the fears that held me back and was also able to forgive. I could now stand up for myself and not let the words of others affect me. Now I knew who I was. I knew my worth. I teach others how to treat me. I don’t hold grudges any more – I have learnt what love truly is and therefore it is easy to forgive.
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