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Harshil Patel's avatar

I am out of words.

Your publication name makes a lot more sense after reading this 💪

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Selena Brown's avatar

Thank you for the kind words. :) I wasn’t sure I even wanted to share my story for a long while. I always felt shame even though I didn’t cause the downfalls.

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The Masculine Institute's avatar

So well done Selena!

No one ever wishes or asks for these "challenges" in life, but when they come, we find out what we are made of, and you my friend are made of a holy and sacred spirit. I have no doubt you were at and in depths of despair during those times, but you didn't flounder and charted a straight path out of those shadows.

When I said you were a great mom before, it was without knowing your story, but the observation is now more than validated.

Much respect Selena!!

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Selena Brown's avatar

Awwww, thank you for your kind words! :) It definitely was a heart-breaking, life-shattering time, but it was just the end of a chapter. I wasn’t done yet. :)

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Michelle Buck's avatar

That’s a deep betrayal. The denial of men like this is so terrible. I think they believe their own lies. I couldn’t tell - is your ex still on the run?

You are a strong woman and did the best thing for your kids. I’m sorry this happened to you but so glad you are in a better, happier place.

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Selena Brown's avatar

Yeah, he left the country back then and is now considered a fugitive. He’s somewhere in Mexico as far as I know. If he comes back, it’s 20 years right away.

I definitely am in a better, happier place. :) I don’t regret the paths I had to take to get to where I am now. :)

Thank you for reading! :)

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👉🏻jonathan_foster's avatar

Gosh. Crazy. Thnx for writing. Kept going. All my best.

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Selena Brown's avatar

Onward and upward! :) Thank you for reading. :)

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Barry J McDonald's avatar

After reading this... I don't know what to say. Boy, you went through a tough time there and honestly, I'm still in shock. - You're right, the fact that you're showing us behind the curtain of your life does show you're stronger than you know. Well done.

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Selena Brown's avatar

Thank you. :) We can have a million bad days, but it’s what we do with those moments that defines who we are. I believe my life is potentially better now than it was then, although it’s simply a completely different life. I hope my life can encourage others to push through their own situations and come out thriving. :)

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Barry J McDonald's avatar

I’m sure you will. Best of luck!

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David Weiss's avatar

Thank you for sharing this. I’m sure it was to difficult to put into words. Your positive message of overcoming painful struggles in life will resonate with many. ❤️

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Selena Brown's avatar

It wasn’t without moments of painful memories and holding back some tears, but I’m hoping I can change the lives of many. :)

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All Things Mankin(d)'s avatar

We should talk sometime .

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