Teresa Carlisle
Bio
I’m a mom, an artist and a caregiver. I love life and I keep going strong!
Stories (2/0)
The Big Day
I remember the day before the wedding and how it all played out. I was visiting my grandparents who had been married over 60+ years and had quite the legacy to talk about. We had a rehearsal wedding and dinner to attend. It was my mom, my grandma, my grandpa and I all piled in the Ford Truck heading to Calvary Chapel The Bridge in Cathedral City, CA. My mom was not in a good mood and both my grandparents were trying to be calm. All of us were on edge with the upcoming wedding day approaching. It was in the month of December and I could hardly wait to be a Mrs.
By Teresa Carlisle3 years ago in Marriage
Never Give Up, Even When The Odds Are Stacked Against You!
The year was 1992 and I had no major plans, direction or ideas for the future. I was in a very toxic relationship at the time and soon became pregnant. At one point I did make an attempt to leave and get away from the monster boyfriend, but my lack of confidence and fears overcame me. At first I thought I could fix him and make him a better person. I'm telling you that isn't the case at all. For a year and a half I sustained, physical, mental and emotional abuse beyond, but I finally got the courage to just leave him. I had to decide what truly was the most important aspect of my life. He would try every chance to kill me and I'm telling you that when I walked I walked not alone, but with God. I was bullied into signing legal documents under duress to give him custody of our child. I did try leaving at one point with my baby but he caught me going out the door. Believe me when I tell you that this past situation was so bleak and seemed hopeless, but I serve a mighty God.
By Teresa Carlisle3 years ago in Families