This is their story..

[velvetgloveoverironfist]

Recently my brother's wife packed her things and left him with their son and daughter (small school-aged children). Although (like so many other things in life do) their life seemed like one most people would love to have;, being a young sexy couple with a spacious (humble) home, two amazing kids; who are surrounded by oodles of family and friends who fall over each other for time with them.

Some things apparently had changed for their Mom..After having mentioned on several occasions, that when the kids finally reach the age when they become pains in their sides-tween-teen years; they would ship them to her parents for longer periods of time, so she and my bro could have peace and time to themselves. She also used to say that, no matter what, the two of them would stay together. She is a domineering personality; one who speaks her mind and opinions openly w/o shame. During her introduction to the family, these traits were apparent right away. I recall while sharing and reminiscing over some childhood photos of both of the youngest men in the family with her(one was her husband); I couldn't help but notice she insisted, she could tell the difference between the two boys better than I-Although she was aware that I was there with them both then and now. Being considerably older than the two youngest in the family, I remember clearly who and when was! That experience with her left an impression on me, one that allowed me to understand that, she would be the one to determine how things would be in my brother's life from then on. It was then, when I decided that I would keep my involvement close enough, but yet with enough distance, to avoid any possible down falls between she and I; In order to avoid taking a chance of losing my relationship with my brother.

Less than 10 years into their marriage;upon a visit, I noticed the atmosphere within their home had changed and instinctively knew it was a permanent one. Shell shocked and awestruck, I learned that her plan was to relocate alone, to a distant location and begin a new life. Since my brother has undertaken the single parent life and seems to have adjusted well.

Soon the time will arrive to sign the divorce agreement; it's uncertain how that will transpire. This period of time, the one required by the state, before the agreement can lawfully be signed, has been gradually improving. Both sides of the kid's family have felt challenged about either discussing or asking either child about their circumstance, we're all learning to be at ease with their changes. Now, it is just a period of time to see what the final outcome will be concerning these little ones custody,I?m saying my prayers

-Velvet glove

[aokay]

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[YouveCatToBeKittenMe]

I thought the Velvet glove at the end was a reference to the film Serendipity when John Cusack searches for his Love At First Glance Lost A Glove Lady.
Then I realised that it was a forum name and my hopes and dreams were shattered and I returned to reality with a bump.

[Roseformeplease]

Badly written, but sad for any parent to leave children. Maybe the OP is not English first language as it sounds a bit try hard but feels mean to take the piss. I hope the children are OK and your brother copes OP.

[lisaro]

Fuck me, that was badly written, heavy going (American?) crap.

[Haberdashery]

I suspect the mother is a MNetter and was repeatedly told to "leave the bastard".

Definitely this. Also YY to navy carpets.

[ChuffMuffin]

This sounds like fan fiction written by a lovelorn 14 year old girl!

[doggiemumma]

Lynette

[LynetteScavo]

.........And so, after much heartache and soul searching, I was warmed to discover, on visiting my brother, his wife has returned , and their bodies have once again united as one, and the delightful sound of pattering feet will be filling their home once again next spring. Yes! The news that she has found her way home, and they are to have another baby brings me immense joy, my heart is singing, as I sit here typing, listening to a pair of doves cooing outside my living room window. God has truly answered our prayers!!...........

[doggiemumma]

for the scarlet woman to see the error of her ways, go home and bake cookies i would imagine.

[LynetteScavo]

I think the peach Austrian blinds is spot on. Navy carpets are also featuring.

6/10 is generous. I would expect a Y8 girl to read through and restructure the sentences.

I suspect the mother is a MNetter and was repeatedly told to "leave the bastard".

I wonder what velvet golve is praying for. For her DB to have custody?

[Xenia]

Amercian as uses mom not mum or mummy.

Is the issue whether people ought to be more critical of women who leave children than men? That is always an interesting issue.

[Penalty]

Another one slightly mystified here. Pissing self laughing at the peach Austrian blinds though

[Beckamaw]

6/10.
Some bloody confusing long sentences and misuse of punctuation.

[Haberdashery]

Yeah, 'awestruck' is a lot of fun.

[MorrisZapp]

How many bedrooms does it have?

I'll tell you if it's humble.

[Haberdashery]

The part I like least is the 'young sexy couple'. Ewwww. That's your brother and your sister in law you're talking about there! Although.... Where did you say you lived? It's not a farm, is it? With a lambing shed?

[ledkr]

What is your point op?

[KatieMiddleton]

Aw lay off the op. She obviously just got the divorce/separation topic mixed up with Creative Writing. It's easily done I'm sure

[LynetteScavo]

I'm imagining her on the isle of mull with her new lover.

[LynetteScavo]

"Shell shocked and awestruck, I learned that her plan was to relocate alone, to a distant location and begin a new life."

This is my favorite line

[QuintessentialShadows]

and this was their humble beginnings

[Haberdashery]

My mental picture was entirely different. I had a sort of 80s new build, poss with slightly leaking roof but five bedrooms (hence spaciousness). For some reason, the whole house had peach Austrian blinds.

[LynetteScavo]

I'm trying to imagine a spacious (humble) home.

I'm coming up with a large NY loft, decorated minimalist style with Ikea furniture.

[Sleepydog]

I'm not quite sure what the point of the post is.