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    The Broken Band
    The Broken Band
    The Broken Band
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    The Broken Band

    By S. Ford Hewlett

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    "A self-help guide for survivors of traumatic divorce."

    S. Ford Hewlett is a retired clergyman who lived out
    the trauma of divorce which ended a forty-one year
    marriage in 2003. The nine chapters of the Broken
    Band are an account of his journey to wholeness
    after experiencing brokenness in spirit, soul and
    body. He believes that he is not an exception to
    the experience of pain associated with a traumatic
    divorce. He believes that if he, a man in his mid-
    sixties, could journey into wholeness of spirit, soul
    and body, then it is possible for anyone.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherS. Ford Hewlett
    Release dateJun 2, 2016
    ISBN9781773021287
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      The Broken Band - S. Ford Hewlett

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      THE BROKEN BAND

      S. Ford Hewlett

      This book is dedicated to my wife Aqiu. She has been my most dedicated support, my life companion and a source of inspiration and strength for the past eight years. Her perspective on our relationship has been, where you go, I will go; where you live, I will live; your people will be my people, and your God my God. (Ruth 1:16) The Bible

      My sincere thanks and appreciation to my dear friend, Marilyn J. Cosby, who volunteered her time and expertise in editing my manuscript. She did this editing while facing very serious health issues. She had genuine reason to be discouraged, disheartened and despondent, yet she took on the challenge of editing and making it possible for this book to become a reality. Marilyn, you are a gem among God’s precious stones.

      Our response in many of life’s trials seem to boil down to just a couple of options – fight or give up. And there are actually very few times when you should give up.

      THE MAN WHO THINKS HE CAN

      If you think you are beaten, you are.

      If you think you dare not, you don’t.

      If you like to win, but think you can’t,

      It’s almost a cinch you won’t.

      If you think you’ll lose, you’re lost.

      For out in the world we find

      Success begins with a fellow’s will;

      It’s all in the state of the mind.

      Margaret Fishback Powers

      The Footprints Book of Daily Inspiration – MFP; also attributed to Walter D. Wintle which could be a pseudonym

      PREAMBLE

      The impossible looms before you. The issue which you have long dreaded grips your heart, mind and soul with its icy tentacles. The relationship which you thought was born in love and never-ending commitment has become a nightmare. There is no longer sensitivity and understanding, rather there is avoidance and distrust. How could you and your soul-mate have made such a journey from intimacy to cold, calculated distrust and even hatred?

      That is why I have entitled this book The Broken Band. I encourage you to take this journey of self-examination with me. No marriage relationship is dependent on one individual. Both parties share the responsibility for the success or failure of the relationship.

      This is your time. This is your opportunity. You need to journey beyond the guilt of the past. You need to embrace your personal healing and restoration. You have had your personal pain and heartache associated with a failed relationship. Now, stand tall, square your shoulders and move forward into a new day of health and possibilities.

      Journey with me through the upcoming nine steps and you will discover that you are not a failure. You may have made some mistakes in judgement and action, but there is a future for you that will be as bright as your past was dark. Trust me! I have been there. I have walked that painful road and I know that the road into your future can be filled with joy, peace and love. Come! Walk with me!

      Chapter 1

      Getting Acquainted With Yourself

      Getting acquainted with yourself can be daunting exercise. It requires a bold and non-judgmental attitude. It is highly possible that this is an exercise that you have never bothered to explore, therefore get ready for a roller-coaster ride.

      Delving into one’s inner self can be long and exhausting. You will undoubtedly experience moments of anger, pain, denial, regret and times of intense reflection. However do not become discouraged you are now embarking on an adventure that is long over-due.

      Who are you, really? You will quickly respond with, "I’m John Doe. I’m forty-five years old and I live at 123 Crooked Street in the town of Somewhere. That is fine as a beginning, but it does not identify you. It gives some facts about you, very basic ones, I might add, but it does not identify you as a person.

      How do you see yourself? How do others view you? In other words, what makes you tick? This can and probably will be a lengthy process, so be prepared to do some digging.

      We all owe our DNA to our parents, grandparents, etc. in other words our family tree determines many factors about us. Example: Our height, eye color, hair color, our body structure, that is whether we are slim or ample in size can be traced back to our ancestors. You are probably saying to yourself, That is the problem. I am the way I am because of my family tree, therefore it is totally out of my control. Hold it! Just a minute! We have determined that genetically you are who you are because of your ancestors. It is true that many aspects of your appearance were all determined as of the time of conception. When you were born, you entered into this world as a unique individual. There is no one else exactly the same as you. The person you would become commenced as of birth. Yes, you came into this world with certain characteristics based on the DNA of your parents, grandparents, etc. However, as of the time of birth you were exposed to certain conditions and events that would have a profound effect on the type of a person that you would

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