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ajaw430 54F
4341 posts
1/5/2012 3:14 am
Let me introduce....



Here`s another lady whom I befriended with during my stay in "frauenhaus" or literally means house for women. A place of refugee for women who were not only physically but psychologically abused by their husbands. No, my ex. hubby didn`t hurt me physically but since I had no family to turn to and I have small I was allowed to temporarily stay there too .

One of the girls I`ve met, (about 6 or 7 women living there)let`s call her Miss S., by then she was only 18 or 19, she`s from Ukraine, a typical russian beauty, slim and very tall girl and I find her so sweet and very pretty. So at the back of my mind, how can a guy abused her innocence??

She said she got to know her hubby while on holiday, maybe with a promise of better life and so in short, she left home to follow him, not knowing that this guy she married would only abused her and eventually threathened her life. To keep the story short, she managed to escape and hide in this temporary dwelling.

That time, she can`t speak not a word of german and I was the only one who can speak english and so that`s how we got to know and we became very close, even our difference was almost half my age, we get along so well and she looked at me as big sister and so I treated her the same. She said she feels very comfortable with me and she was happy that we got to know each other. Well, I was happy also that at least, were able to forget the worries of life by then...

Until one day, I saw her very sad staring at me and almost sobbing. When I asked her what`s wrong? as her ex. is living in the area and never stopped searching for her she got informed by management that they will transfer her to another place for security reason

She was crying bec. she didn`t want to stay away from me. I was not happy either but I still encourage her to follow, it`s for her best interest.
I told her further that if oppurtunity comes, you study and make yourself a better person because you deserve a good life and a future. That was my last conversation with her....

And yesterday after 5 years I got this surprise phone call. I`ll never forget that lovely voice, it`s miss S.!!
She said she`s a law student of a university and about to finish her degree before summer and getting ready for some exams and behold,... she speaks very fluent german now

She said, she still sees me as her big sister and she never forget thinking about me. That really feels great...

We plan to meet in the very near future

eb1209

1/5/2012 5:30 am

This is very touching story, Grace...Indeed, you never know whose lives we touch or touch us...Let's continue to be kind, and helpful...Sometimes, it means the world to someone...

Just call me ELZ


theta2011 53F
1917 posts
1/5/2012 5:37 am

Gracey,

It's not about how one looks, how pure the hearts can be, how innocent, how intelligent that we can guarantee a happy and fulfilling life, lovelife. It's about loving ourselves first then try to find our place under the sun. A partner is just a bonus that you can live with or without. Kid/s - blessings


oldkanaba 73M
2458 posts
1/5/2012 7:44 am

You have my full admiration Grace. This shows that kindness can change the life of a person. I hope that phone call has changed your life too.

Kudos!


I'm a senior citizen . Don't expect me to remember anything


Sidhas 83M

1/5/2012 12:11 pm

Next step...I need to learn German


casper97 44M

1/5/2012 4:39 pm

I know this story you told me ...


ajaw430 54F

1/6/2012 1:33 am

    Quoting  :

Internal,it was really unexpected but she has a good heart and the willingness to come above her circumstances..that matters to me.

thank you for nice comments


ajaw430 54F

1/6/2012 1:44 am

    Quoting eb1209:
    This is very touching story, Grace...Indeed, you never know whose lives we touch or touch us...Let's continue to be kind, and helpful...Sometimes, it means the world to someone...
Elz, you`re right, might only be a simple gesture or kindness on our part but the way she sees things, I´m stunned and at the same time, felt privileged that I could influence her in a good way. I told her, if I was married younger, she could almost be my daughter and she said no, you will always be my "ate" that feels great, really.


ajaw430 54F

1/6/2012 1:50 am

    Quoting theta2011:
    Gracey,

    It's not about how one looks, how pure the hearts can be, how innocent, how intelligent that we can guarantee a happy and fulfilling life, lovelife. It's about loving ourselves first then try to find our place under the sun. A partner is just a bonus that you can live with or without. Kid/s - blessings
Theta, I fully agree with you sis. considering our skin color and background, t`was never been a hindrance for true friendship.
Everyone can give advise but if the person him/herself didn`t take heed then it`s just in vain. The seed won`t grow if the heart is not cultivated enough.
Likewise sis, look forward to see you.


ajaw430 54F

1/6/2012 1:55 am

    Quoting oldkanaba:
    You have my full admiration Grace. This shows that kindness can change the life of a person. I hope that phone call has changed your life too.

    Kudos!

indeed! I was speechless for some seconds and I`m still smiling.... even now. She is my early blessing for this year

Thank you kabert, I am sure you also experience the same and you know how that feels deep inside, (nakakataba ng puso)


ajaw430 54F

1/6/2012 1:57 am

    Quoting  :

yes Antheia, I feel blessed and she touched my heart as well. Thank you for your nice comments. Hope your having a good day!


ajaw430 54F

1/6/2012 1:58 am

    Quoting Sidhas:
    Next step...I need to learn German
learning the language is easier if the interest and desire is there. I am sure you can, thanks for dropping by Sidhas, have a nice day!


ajaw430 54F

1/6/2012 2:03 am

    Quoting  :

Kim, your such a very sweet one my cute sis. you remind me of her the first time we chatted have a wonderful day and keep smiling, you never know whom you make his or her day! you look gorgeous!!


ajaw430 54F

1/6/2012 2:05 am

    Quoting casper97:
    I know this story you told me ...
yes bff, I don`t keep secret from you,...you know me well


ajaw430 54F

1/6/2012 2:26 am

    Quoting  :

Tajane,

unfortunately yes, we heard so many sad stories even worst, a matter of life and death and that`s the evil part of life.

Some of the women I got to know, they have this after effect like depression, they could not manage to come out from their circumstances. It is very important that you have help support groups like friends and family who will stick to you thru thick and thin. My faith in God as I had no one to turn to but Him only and my kids around, they keep me going...and trust me, sense of humour, never forget to bring with you


ajaw430 54F

1/6/2012 2:50 am

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Alice no, don´t be deceive by my looks, I was there....but I manage to come back again. I tell you something, my mother doesn`t want to have me anymore as she was in menopausal stage though I can understand bec. she had already 10 kids but I still manage to come out so I´ve been a fighter even before birth

Have a lovely day sis, see you very soon!


ajaw430 54F

1/7/2012 12:28 pm

    Quoting  :

indeed, he`s musical genius I didn`t know that history of Beethoven.. thanks for sharing sis. a very inspiring story.

Sis, totoo rin yun, minsan pag wala ka ng matakbuhan, only by then you`ll realize that God is sufficient enough to meet your needs.

thanks sis., I`ll take that as compliment


ajaw430 54F

1/7/2012 12:30 pm

    Quoting  :

I agree Invictuz, thanks for dropping by have a great weekend as well!


ajaw430 54F

1/7/2012 12:48 pm

    Quoting  :

Hello Biggs,

thanks for dropping by yes, one of my favorite verse of the bible " A friend loves at all times....(Proverbs 17:17).

"Some people come into our lives and quickly go.
Some stay for awhile and leave footprints on our hearts,
And we are never be the same"

I felt so privileged also that I got to know her, another growth experience for me as well. God bless you too and have a wonderful weekend