Pain in Finding Happiness: Christy's Legacy
Part 5: Waiting for Change
Frank hated the thought that he might be changed and it seemed to Christy he had no desire to be a better husband or role model for her children. Desperate for change and unsure of her place in this marriage Christy asked Frank to leave. She didn't know what would happen from here but anything had to better than crying herself to sleep every night. Frank seemed reluctant as he walked out the door, but he walked out just as she asked.
Frank was angry and bitter that Christy had made him leave, but the anger was short lived and soon he became sorry. He promised to stop drinking and said that all he ever wanted was a family, everything Christy thought she wanted to hear. After only 4 days of separation Christy made the tough decision to allow him back in the home. She was confused and still did not feel loved but she didn't feel she could give up on him so easy.
Christy was questioning her morals, her family values, and her ability to go on alone. When Frank first came home she was happy to have him back, and somewhat hopeful that he had in fact learned something from the situation. Frank never had a stable family unit and was clueless as to how a family should interact so Christy vowed to help him learn. She was willing to teach him how to be a family as long as doing so didn't mean that her and the kids would have to watch him slowly commit suicide through alcohol.
The school girl notion that love can conquer all was part of Christy's daydream of the perfect life, the life she was craving. Christy knew that on some level Frank must love her, but desperately needed to feel it. Franks loving embrace when she told him to come home made Christy regain some hope for their future but she would soon see that one loving embrace cannot erase the pain from the past, nor can it be the only thing with which to base the future.
If you are just joining us in this mini series please go back and read Christy's saga from the beginning.
PART ONE: OVERCOMING FEARS
Published by Stormy Rayne
I write in order to say all the things in life that I can't say out loud. At times it is much easier to explain emotions in written form than verbal. Writing has been my release since I was about 11 and con... View profile
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9 Comments
Post a CommentStill good! I'm moving on to the next installment. Great writing, really.
Amazing!
Ah, the foolishness of youth.
Very well written! I am really enjoying this series!
Waiting for the next chapter already :)
great story
I look forward to these:)
Fantastic!
If this wasn't fiction it could be the story of the couple down the street! There is so much truth to it, kiddo. Waiting for the next chapter, Cheers!