What’s New With Me!
HEY! It’s been a while since you’ve heard from me and a lot has happened. I know if you follow me on social media… you already know what’s been going on. IF NOT … I am here to fill you in!
I honestly don’t know where to start so I’m just going to dive right in! Missy and I are divorced. This was a mutual decision. We both decided that our journey as a married couple has come to an end. This happened almost 2 years ago!
You all watched us become a couple, watched us get pregnant, and watched us become parents and being the open book that I am … I feel like I owe this to some of you….
Sometimes it’s not about staying with someone for longevity – it’s about happiness. It’s about quality of life.
The past 11 years will always be a part of my story. I was able to create some beautiful children with Missy and that will continue to be our MAIN Priority. As devoted parents- raising them with love, respect, kindness, and friendship will be the goal together.
We understand that the key to co-parenting is putting aside our own feelings and prioritizing our children’s wellbeing. One of the MANY studies that I read said that “children of divorce are RESILIENT.” (World Psychiatry)
And something else I read… “Research has documented that positive co-parenting relationships enhance parent-child relationships above and beyond other aspects of partner relationships.” (American Psychological Association)
I know a lot of you have gone through this as well and I know some of you have been waiting for this update. I’ve been an open book on the radio and now it’s time to catch up the rest of you who don’t listen to me on the daily.
I have been doing a lot of self-reflecting. I’ve spent a lot of time alone. I’m truly starting to feel like me again. After I have birth to the kids… I went through postpartum depression really bad, and I feel like the kids really didn’t know who I was. Until now. I feel like the twins are now really getting to know who I am. I’m falling in love with me again.
I’m in a new relationship. A relationship that is so patient, so kind, and so loving. I don’t know how I got so lucky. This person that I have fallen in love with has been my friend for a while and she has helped me fall in love with me again. I’m really excited for this next chapter of life.
Thank you for your love and for your respect! I can’t wait to share more with you!
Don’t forget that you can always follow me on Instagram to know what’s going on…
The Real Person!
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Oh Sondra, I am so happy to see this email pop into my inbox. It has been so long and especially since I have been on a social media hiatus since January. When I was on IG I followed you, so I had an idea of what had been going on. Your smile gives me hope! I am currently going through the divorce process myself with my wife and its HARDDDD :(.
The part where you said sometimes it’s not about longevity, I felt that.
Happiness and peace are what I am seeking.
Thank you for sharing your stories with us!