User Post: A new lease on life and love~♥ Tell me about YOUR Shine journey.....

With the passing of our beloved Lady-Jane, I have quietly meditated on how she and so many others here brought me a new lease on life and love. I happen to believe that where I am today, really started here with all of you.

When I first came to Shine, I was "broken" and felt very "alone" in life. I was in an abusive marriage and felt like I couldn't ever strike out on my own. My son wasn't diagnosed yet with his bi-polar and I was at a loss on how to deal with it all.

But over those three years, I made lasting friendships here that would help give me the courage to stand on my own and get the help I needed for my son.

I got out of that marriage, got my divorce (yes!!!...it's final) and met the love of my life!!! Tim is truly the man I wish I had met 30 years ago, but then again.....I wouldn't be the person I am today.

Tim and I are sharing our one year anniversary today. We are very very happy and yes....we will be getting married!!

So I ask the question...." Where were you in your life when you first came to Shine? Where are you now?" Have you had major changes in your life like me, or have you just found wonderful friends here to share your life journey with?





What I really want to say to my friends here on Shine is "thank-you". Thank-you to all my Shine family; for all the encouragement and love that has been shown to me, even when I couldn't see the light at the end of the tunnel. I hope each and every one of you will find your dreams come true and never give up hope.