Five husbands check in. They share new insights. And changes they are experiencing.

Husband #1

My wife has been pulling back lately. I’ve been blaming, shaming, and gaslighting her. It’s time for me to stop being angry and defensive. Instead, I need to face the sadness of me being an emotionally stunted man.

Husband #2

My wife is in emotional pain. I used to be defensive and demand her respect. I’ve recently discovered that I don’t know what to do with her pain. So, I’ve been acting stupid. No more! Today I’m taking responsibility for my old, childish behaviors.

Husband #3

After 35 years of living oblivious, I’m waking up and finally learning myself. I used to be covered in shame and unworthiness. Feeling unworthy, I would lash out in anger. Today I’m practicing new skills. Now I grieve, cry, and experience sadness. Grieving has changed everything.

Husband #4

I’ve started facing my past trauma. It’s time to talk about what happened. The more I tell my story, the more I weep. The more I weep, the more the tears heal me.

Husband #5

Today I have two goals, innocence for myself, and intimacy with my wife. I have lived closed for 30 years. Now my life is open and I’m loving it. My life is new and fun again. I’ve been acting like a fun, crazy, teenager. And my wife loves it.

Prayer

Father, thank you for setting me free. Amen.

Bible

For if you embrace the truth, it will release true freedom into your lives. – John 8:32 (TPT)

One last Thought

How do you know if you’re on the wrong path? I’ve been on the wrong path.

It’s a waste of time and energy. It provided some fun, but it was always followed up by bad feelings. You can be 25% happy on the wrong path but you just keep repeating an unsuccessful pattern over and over again…it’s the wrong path.