Allison was a tall, slender woman whose marriage ended because her husband told her that he was in love with another woman.  Needless to say, she was so devastated and heartbroken that she could hardly function.  To make matters worse, she had 4 children -- all under the age of 10.  “Who’s going to want to marry a woman with 4 children?” she asked me.  It’s a sentiment echoed by many divorced or widowed women with children.

     As we began to craft her future, I must say there were more trying days than happy ones initially.  Yet, in spite of it all, she remained determined.

     After discovering exactly the type of man she really wanted, it became easier for her to take a chance on men in spite of the heartbreak she had previously suffered -- and without worrying about making a mistake.  She also found it much easier to start dating again, although she initially felt apprehensive about it because she hadn't dated in ages. 

     In less than a year, she met another single parent who had a young daughter that was the same age as her own son.  Shortly afterwards, they began dating and I lost touch with her until 10 months later when she made an appointment to see me.  She sat down in my office and extended her left hand to reveal a beautiful diamond engagement ring.  She thanked me for showing her that in spite of all she had been through, she could still find her dream man.