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Kath1

(4,309 posts)
30. Yes, she does.
Sun Mar 1, 2015, 10:38 AM
Mar 2015

The relationship soured a while back when he got drunk and called her a slut. She's 25 years old now. She can do as she wants.

They are still in touch.

I'm in touch with him, also. We get along now. We just don't agree on anything.

The one mistake I made was getting a Catholic lawyer (he was the brother of an in-law). Said I monmouth4 Mar 2015 #1
Good for you! Kath1 Mar 2015 #3
Yes. Sometimes you just know for sure that you're doing the right thing. BlueJazz Mar 2015 #2
I'd love it, too! Kath1 Mar 2015 #6
Kids don't obey parents, they IMITATE them. Lionel Mandrake Mar 2015 #120
I would recommend nicorette gum. It enabled me to quit smoking after 18 years. (eom) StevieM Mar 2015 #121
Thanks for sharing! I'm not a religious person, but to me belief in the RKP5637 Mar 2015 #4
Thank you. Kath1 Mar 2015 #9
According to a Catholic priest I heard on TV, divorce is not a sin, but merrily Mar 2015 #5
You are correct. Drahthaardogs Mar 2015 #11
Not technically a sin. Kath1 Mar 2015 #13
Again, best wishes to you and yours. merrily Mar 2015 #14
Very cool. Kath1 Mar 2015 #17
Thank you. More peace and love are good! merrily Mar 2015 #19
Yes! Kath1 Mar 2015 #21
Actually the Catholic rule on Divorce was aimed at MEN not WOMEN. happyslug Mar 2015 #117
Some more on the subject of Jesus and divorce Fortinbras Armstrong Mar 2015 #125
Unless there is an annulment... Beartracks Mar 2015 #86
By and large, I think annulments... 3catwoman3 Mar 2015 #98
Bear in mind, the Church looks at it from a non-secular viewpoint. Beartracks Mar 2015 #102
Basically, they have to find a "flaw" in the marriage Fortinbras Armstrong Mar 2015 #124
An interesting read. Thanks! n/t Beartracks Mar 2015 #127
Sorry, here's a better description of annulment. Beartracks Mar 2015 #101
That is not what an annulment is. Drahthaardogs Mar 2015 #113
You are correct. Here's why I had it wrong... Beartracks Mar 2015 #126
Religion is the greatest hoax on earth Kalidurga Mar 2015 #7
I agree. Kath1 Mar 2015 #10
Delusion or "willful suspension of disbelief"? Later is an important part of appreciating fictions HereSince1628 Mar 2015 #12
I agree with that for the most part Kalidurga Mar 2015 #22
Critical thinking suggests tellers tell stories that serve both the audience -and- themselves. HereSince1628 Mar 2015 #24
Of course most actors and playwrights never make a living but continue to work. Bluenorthwest Mar 2015 #36
Most "believers" go on telling stories and never make a living at it either... HereSince1628 Mar 2015 #43
Yep! Agree with you so much! n/t RKP5637 Mar 2015 #16
May be a hoax but it sure is a money maker rurallib Mar 2015 #23
The Church of DU had me at Sunday LOLcats pinboy3niner Mar 2015 #8
I was baptized before I was out of grade school madokie Mar 2015 #15
K&R!!!!! n/t RKP5637 Mar 2015 #18
I like you as an atheist, too! Kath1 Mar 2015 #20
I was married... Dont call me Shirley Mar 2015 #47
Maybe they were following the teachings of Christ. Mariana Mar 2015 #80
Yup, that. Dont call me Shirley Mar 2015 #107
Does your daughter have visitation with her father? treestar Mar 2015 #25
Abusive relationship - might not be healthy for the daughter to see him? I trust the mothers peacebird Mar 2015 #28
Why? You are hearing one side of the story. treestar Mar 2015 #31
I never called my ex hubby abusive. Good grief. And nowhere does she say anything about visitation peacebird Mar 2015 #32
Sole custody sounded like it was due to being "abusive" and his cheating treestar Mar 2015 #33
Yes, she does. Kath1 Mar 2015 #30
Oh, for crying out loud... Hissyspit Mar 2015 #35
Are you serious? Give it a rest for crying out loud. paleotn Mar 2015 #40
Had a divorce? treestar Mar 2015 #53
I am skipping church today because we are having a snow and ice storm today. hrmjustin Mar 2015 #26
Snow and ice - the weather forecast several days ago- No Vested Interest Mar 2015 #66
I am very sorry you have been led down this road... jtuck004 Mar 2015 #27
This message was self-deleted by its author In_The_Wind Mar 2015 #29
horrible thing to do to a child jomin41 Mar 2015 #34
I just called my "devoutly Catholic" mother (almost 80) to see if she is logosoco Mar 2015 #37
We could have a good conversation. Enthusiast Mar 2015 #94
I'm still trying to come to terms with my time in Christian school at a Jamastiene Mar 2015 #38
You understand perfectly! Kath1 Mar 2015 #49
"abnormal and left" BeanMusical Mar 2015 #67
"Outside the box." Enthusiast Mar 2015 #95
+1 BeanMusical Mar 2015 #104
I can relate, though from the other side of the Christian spectrum.... paleotn Mar 2015 #39
That is damn funny about generating electricity. olegramps Mar 2015 #52
If you only knew my Mom. I love her more than life.... paleotn Mar 2015 #57
Oh, baby! Great post! Enthusiast Mar 2015 #96
I was raised RC too - LiberalElite Mar 2015 #41
Thank you. Kath1 Mar 2015 #44
For the past 3 years, I have been... 3catwoman3 Mar 2015 #42
Cool. Kath1 Mar 2015 #45
We are all in the libodem Mar 2015 #46
Right On!!! Kath1 Mar 2015 #51
I go outside, I see a cluster of towering, magnificent trees. Arugula Latte Mar 2015 #61
An attitude libodem Mar 2015 #62
Are the trees... 3catwoman3 Mar 2015 #65
They are! Arugula Latte Mar 2015 #88
When ever I have doubts about my scepticism I just reread Twain's "Letters from Earth." olegramps Mar 2015 #48
Appreciate your story and Skidmore Mar 2015 #50
I too am a recovering Catholic. BlueMTexpat Mar 2015 #54
Well said. 3catwoman3 Mar 2015 #76
Thank you so much for a great truegrit44 Mar 2015 #55
We are on the same page! Kath1 Mar 2015 #71
I'm sorry you had that experience. Trillo Mar 2015 #56
Sleeping in on Sunday is still a delicious pleasure. roody Mar 2015 #58
We call it the Church of St. Mattress. LuckyLib Mar 2015 #118
Thank you and Happy Sunday to you PumpkinAle Mar 2015 #59
I'm glad you escaped both the shackles of your marriage and the shackles of religion. Arugula Latte Mar 2015 #60
MUCH better space now! Kath1 Mar 2015 #73
One piece of wisdom in the bible. yallerdawg Mar 2015 #63
Brain Damage... Zorra Mar 2015 #64
I love that song! BeanMusical Mar 2015 #70
Just saw an episode of "House of Cards" azmom Mar 2015 #83
LOL! Kath1 Mar 2015 #109
My husband went to Catholic schools... 3catwoman3 Mar 2015 #103
Thank you! BeanMusical Mar 2015 #68
I gave up on Catholicism when I was 12 and a priest gave the "God Works in Mysterious Ways" Tierra_y_Libertad Mar 2015 #69
Catholic on paper. I was never forced to go to church by my parents. BeanMusical Mar 2015 #72
Fortunately, my parents were "Easter Catholics". Tierra_y_Libertad Mar 2015 #74
+1 BeanMusical Mar 2015 #75
We were Easter Catholic. azmom Mar 2015 #84
Very cool story. Kath1 Mar 2015 #108
I've always hated that trite line too Populist_Prole Mar 2015 #89
I did go to church today... chillfactor Mar 2015 #77
I don't believe in organized religeon...they are so busy asking for onecent Mar 2015 #78
Lots of us "recovering Catholics" here! calimary Mar 2015 #79
No more for me on Sunday's either jopacaco Mar 2015 #81
Happy Sunday!-nt Anansi1171 Mar 2015 #82
As for your daughter... snacker Mar 2015 #85
Thank you! Kath1 Mar 2015 #112
My mother was a little batty when it came to church attendance Populist_Prole Mar 2015 #87
so sorry to hear of your bad experiences! steve2470 Mar 2015 #90
Message auto-removed Name removed Mar 2015 #91
I believe that God is love and wouldn't roguevalley Mar 2015 #92
Thank you for sharing that with us, Kath1. Enthusiast Mar 2015 #93
God is a personal choice heaven05 Mar 2015 #97
The concept of a loving god never made any sense. Arugula Latte Mar 2015 #99
Hi Kath1 - I'm so sorry that you had such an awful experience. Pendrench Mar 2015 #100
Thanks, Tim. Kath1 Mar 2015 #110
Will do :) Pendrench Mar 2015 #114
Thanks. Kath1 Mar 2015 #115
Sunday is for sleeping in. DamnYankeeInHouston Mar 2015 #105
Kath~ sheshe2 Mar 2015 #106
Thanks so much, she! Kath1 Mar 2015 #111
I went to a volleyball tournament today. Better to put girls in sports and make them mackerel Mar 2015 #116
Happy Sunday to you, Kath "I consider myself a spiritual person but it is between me and the great Cha Mar 2015 #119
Same story....I think there are a LOT of us out there... Hulk Mar 2015 #122
Good on you! riqster Mar 2015 #123
Thanks to everyone for the wonderful replies! Kath1 Mar 2015 #128
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