[Magdalen] Prayer request

[Jay Weigel]

It reminded me of a doctor I once went to in TN who was the working partner
in her family. Her husband had apparently put her through medical school
and then "retired" to pursue his dream as a photographer. People I knew
began to relate things about them, such as the way he spoke to her in
public. I stopped going to her after awhile and I forget why now, but not
long after that she appeared at work with a broken arm and a big bruise on
her face. There were whispers that her husband had done it. I heard several
months later that she had finally left him. I hope that was true. I was in
a brief marriage with an emotionally abusive first husband and I can say
from experience that it doesn't take much for that to escalate to physical
abuse.

On Tue, Dec 16, 2014 at 12:21 AM, James Oppenheimer-Crawford <
oppenheimerjw at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> It brought back memories of a friend in the Army, a highly intelligent,
> capable young woman who constantly involved herself in a long series of
> inappropriate partners.  She had a copy of the book, _Men who Hate Women
> and the Women who Love Them_ which she said had been given her by her
> mother. She was especially remarkable in that she had very good insight
> into her self-destructive behavior.  Sad and tragic.
>
> I wonder how she's doing today -- if she's still alive.
>
> James W. Oppenheimer-Crawford
> *“If you have a chance to accomplish something that will make things better
> for people coming behind you, and you don’t do it, you're wasting your time
> on this Earth.”  -- *Roberto Clemente
>
> On Mon, Dec 15, 2014 at 6:32 AM, Grace Cangialosi <gracecan at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > Well, the young woman went home later that evening--husband had taken the
> > kids to a birthday party before she left the house, so she wanted to go
> > home. She convinced her mother that she wasn't in danger, that she had
> just
> > overreacted. I spent time with my friend yesterday afternoon and learned
> > more about the situation, which isn't good. Husband has total control.
> She
> > works, and he apparently makes a very large salary, but he gives her
> just a
> > small allowance. Well, you get the scenario. No physical abuse yet, but
> > clear psychological and emotional abuse. Her father was the same way, and
> > she's in close contact with him.
> > My friend is understandably anxious, but she's really helpless to do
> > anything.
> >
> > > On Dec 14, 2014, at 7:42 PM, Susan Hagen <susanvhagen at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > >
> > > Praying now for safety for everyone involved.
> > > Susan
> > >
> > >> On Sat, Dec 13, 2014 at 8:50 PM, Grace Cangialosi <gracecan at gmail.com
> >
> > wrote:
> > >> I can't post the names, but I received a call earlier this evening
> from
> > a
> > >> clergy colleague asking if I could take services for her tomorrow
> > morning,
> > >> which I can do.  Her daughter had called her and was afraid to go
> home,
> > so
> > >> my friend was going to meet her this evening and try to help sort
> things
> > >> out.  There are two small children involved, as well. I texted her the
> > >> local domestic violence hotline and resource number. There have been
> > hints
> > >> of this in the past, unfortunately, and I know my friend was fearful
> > this
> > >> might happen.
> > >>
> > >> Thank you,
> > >>
> > >> Grace
> > >>
> > >> --
> > >> Grace Cangialosi
> > >> Ruckersville, VA
> > >>
> > >> It's a good thing Mary didn't have to wait for a Doctrine of the
> > >> Incarnation
> > >> before she said "Yes" to God.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > Before enlightenment pay bills, do laundry.  After enlightenment pay
> > > bills, do laundry.
> >
>