Ruby Slippers

A few weeks ago I met up with a friend one evening, I’ll call her Dorothy.  During our catch-up conversation, unexpectedly, she thanked me for being there for her through her divorce a few years ago…..my how time fly’s!  I said, “Dorothy, I did not do anything!”  Still, she thanked me.

Two years prior Dorothy had moved downtown, with 2 dogs, 4 semi-adult children off and thriving in the world, great friends, and the best head of hair!  When she introduced herself to me, Dorothy had tears in her eyes, and explained her story for moving.  I must say, in no way is any relationship divorce or break-up, whether you are on the offense or defense, a great emotion to go through, but this was probably a nine with the way her spouse ended this marriage.

Dorothy and I would run into each other more and more as spring approached and we had a few common connections, people, work, etc., went to a few social events in town, met on the rooftop, etc.  Still, some days she’d have tears in her eyes and say she’s having a bad day and many times break down and cry.  I would simply listen and tell her that it’ll get better, I Promise.  (I, you, and the Fairy God Mother can’t do a thing to speed up this healing process, ya just gotta get through it in time.)

I Promise: What I didn’t tell her was that she, Dorothy, has had the ruby slippers all along and it was just a matter of time before she clicked those heals and moved forward from her land of Oz, and on with her great life.  Dorothy has great friends and children with lots of support, but ultimately she did this herself and I am very proud of her.

I am very happy to say that she is now having the time of her new life!