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Hello, my name is Rachel, and my husband actually came across this group last night. I read through a lot of your posts and I can't express how nice it is to actually have people I can relate to. So many people try to act like they understand our situation, yet they really have NO idea. Not unless you're in the same position. With that being said, here is my story!
My husband is a sex offender. He was convicted in 2008 and was in prison until December of 2011. I did know him prior to all of this, yet during the time he was in prison, we didn't speak. Not until he was released did we reconnect again. I wrote him a letter in December of 2011 and gave him my contact information, and if he wanted to reach me, he was more than welcome. A few weeks later, I got his phone call, and we talked on the phone everyday until April 4th of 2012. That was the day I moved to Florida to be with him. We got married April 29th, 2012. We have three children, two boys, who are his from a past marriage, and our daughter was born in February of 2013. We now live outside of Tampa, Florida.
Now, obviously, it hasn't always been a 'fairy tale', as he does have to be on probation for 10 years. I am sure most of you know the restrictions that men/women, like my husband, have to live by. It has been extremely difficult at certain times in our lives, others not so bad. We struggled to find a home, but by the Grace of God, He always provides. God is our #1. We know if we put Him first in everything we do, that everything will be okay. Our marriage is so much stronger when we both keep the Lord in front of everything and trust in Him.
I would love to share all kinds of stories about our struggles, and the things we have overcome, simply to encourage you, and to give you hope. That if you trust in God, He will never let you down. He gives you struggles to strengthen you. I am so excited to be able to talk with others that go through what my husband and myself go through. Possibly offer any help I could. Thank you for taking the time to read my post. I hope to hear from some of you, get to know you guys, and share our stories. :)
My husband is a sex offender. He was convicted in 2008 and was in prison until December of 2011. I did know him prior to all of this, yet during the time he was in prison, we didn't speak. Not until he was released did we reconnect again. I wrote him a letter in December of 2011 and gave him my contact information, and if he wanted to reach me, he was more than welcome. A few weeks later, I got his phone call, and we talked on the phone everyday until April 4th of 2012. That was the day I moved to Florida to be with him. We got married April 29th, 2012. We have three children, two boys, who are his from a past marriage, and our daughter was born in February of 2013. We now live outside of Tampa, Florida.
Now, obviously, it hasn't always been a 'fairy tale', as he does have to be on probation for 10 years. I am sure most of you know the restrictions that men/women, like my husband, have to live by. It has been extremely difficult at certain times in our lives, others not so bad. We struggled to find a home, but by the Grace of God, He always provides. God is our #1. We know if we put Him first in everything we do, that everything will be okay. Our marriage is so much stronger when we both keep the Lord in front of everything and trust in Him.
I would love to share all kinds of stories about our struggles, and the things we have overcome, simply to encourage you, and to give you hope. That if you trust in God, He will never let you down. He gives you struggles to strengthen you. I am so excited to be able to talk with others that go through what my husband and myself go through. Possibly offer any help I could. Thank you for taking the time to read my post. I hope to hear from some of you, get to know you guys, and share our stories. :)
faithingod38
Hello rate 26 it was nice reading your post. I'm also new to this forum. I also live in FL and by husband is a registered sex offender. He has 7 months to go. We have been married 15 yrs and we are also strong believers in Gods mercy. Reading your post gives me encouragement. I'm in the process of looking for a house to rent in FL. I'm sure God will guide my path so my husband and our son can live together as a family.
faithingod38
Hello raye 26 it was nice reading your post. I'm also new to this forum. I also live in FL and by husband is a registered sex offender. He has 7 months to go. We have been married 15 yrs and we are also strong believers in Gods mercy. Reading your post gives me encouragement. I'm in the process of looking for a house to rent in FL. I'm sure God will guide my path so my husband and our son can live together as a family.
deleted_user
Just like anyone here at first don't know what to do. We have our devotional prayers every 5:00 asking for our safety and for our livelihood mentioned to other topic were are barely making it. But, with the grace of God somehow miracles comes to our door just in time. As much I loved my grandchildren I could not leave him now at our age. My daughter and best friend once trying to do intervention for me to leave him. They have some few good points that I should take their side. Like blackmail intervention if I do not take their offer I would not see my grandchildren ever. Well, I knew in my heart if I leave him he will never make it out there on the street. I am still hoping our lives will go back to normal once again. A place of our own where we can garden again. I only wish for a small house enough for two of us, his wish to get his name clear that he should done in the beginning.
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