My divorce is finally final, after nearly two years of legal wrangling. I feel like a burden has been lifted from my shoulders, and I can also finally officially ask my true love to be my wife. Odd how this whole thing transpired, because I was certainly not looking for true love to come my way, yet God sent her to me. The effects of being with someone who was abusive emotionally ans spiritually will be with me for a long time, this I know; but I am also just as certain that in time the memories will fade, replaced by new ones that are full of love and compassion.