I knew that my parents were hurting. I was hurting, too. When my parents were fighting I felt tension, fear and shock especially when the big DIVORCE word was brought up. Although I was only 9 years old when my parents were separated I couldn’t express verbally what was happening in our lives. My heart was broken every time I heard my parents argue or when they were living apart. My needs were just like theirs. I needed love, attention, nurturing, stability, consistency, affection, understanding, patience, and mostly to be wanted. I was so scared of being separated from my mom and dad but I didn’t want to be around all the fighting anymore.
Something changed after my parents came home from a Retrouvaille weekend and they began fixing our family. They were talking again, hugging again and spending lots of time together with me and my sister. I was so happy to see them smiling again.
I wish that more families would try to fix their marriage like my parents did. Retrouvaille is a big part of our family now. My parents spend a lot of time helping married couples. Instead of fighting and separating, please try Retrouvaille and save your family. I am so happy they did. By Dylan Green – 15 years old Kenmore, NY
Retrouvaille will be offering a weekend in WNY, October 2-4, 2020. For more information or to register call 716-474-9371 or visit www. HelpOurMarriage.org. All calls are confidential and pre-registration is required.