AND FINALLY
It’s so nice to be told thank you
EACH week, I could share positive messages that arrive via our office but also through my website and public Facebook page (search for Bel Mooney — Writer).
For example, this is from J, who was reminded of her own story of betrayal by a letter featured on this page a couple of months ago:
‘Oh how I empathised… there were so many similarities to my letter — published in April 2008. So I’m prompted to write to you again, as you say it means so much to hear good news.
‘Eight years on from that letter and ten from my ex leaving, I am still in one piece and much stronger from the whole experience. I really valued your sound words of advice, finally found the strength to divorce him and even managed to keep hold of the family home.
‘Then, three years ago, I met my current partner. It matters not one jot to him that I have been married twice and, ironically, I feel he is a better match for me than either previous husband!’
‘Although I am very happy in this new relationship and look forward to the future, I feel I may still never understand, or forgive, my ex for what he did, so I just have to “let go” of it.
‘I wish other readers all the very best — like the thousands of us out there who have been treated so badly, remember that very often there’s a happy ending. You just need to take it one day at a time.’
Another message, from N, underlines the usefulness of sharing stories: ‘Your columns have uplifted and given me hope and inspiration many times over the years.
‘I am 47 now and think I began reading your advice when I was living alone after a brief failed first marriage.
‘There’s always been a snippet of information or advice I can relate to — invaluable at times of loneliness, despair, grief or whatever. So I feel compelled to say “well done”. Never underestimate the comfort and hope you give to millions of people.’
December days are cold, but such kind words warm my heart. Thank you so much.
Bel answers readers’ questions on emotional and relationship problems each week. Write to Bel Mooney, Scottish Daily Mail, 20 Waterloo Street, Glasgow G2 6DB, or e-mail bel.mooney@dailymail.co.uk. A pseudonym will be used if you wish. Bel reads all letters but regrets she cannot enter into personal correspondence.