Thoughts on my 20th wedding anniversary

Hi beautiful friend,

In this newsletter, I wanted to share some thoughts on what would have been my 20th wedding anniversary this week. It was a day filled with contemplation about the young, naive girl I was when I entered that marriage. I believed it would somehow fill the emptiness I felt inside and make everything okay. Unfortunately, things didn’t turn out as I had dreamed; in fact, they were far from it. Seven of those nine years were spent in bed, struggling with narcotics, and facing immense emotional, physical, and spiritual turmoil. The suffering was profound, and we both caused each other a lot of pain. Yet, I still consider that experience one of the most important experiences in my life.

In the video, I discuss how it was a part of my awakening. Eric and I thank the universe for my ex-husband every single night in our prayers. I genuinely appreciate the role his soul played in my journey, even though it was incredibly painful.

I love this naive, young version of me. So hopeful that this marriage could fix me or make me whole. Her heart was so earnest.

I’d love to hear from you. Have you ever faced a situation where you thought your world was falling apart, only to find it opened the door to a more beautiful life or a truer version of yourself? Please share your stories in the comments.

I love you all and every part of you,

Ruthie

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