The Sister Circle Girlfriend Chats is a fictitious online radio show hosted by 5 women who happen to be girlfriends. It is a platform where women come together to support each other during human issues they have in life. They laugh, they cry and they get real girlfriend solutions if they choose to take heed. Sometimes they don't take heed. The sisters sit in a circle each week and talk about the issues they want to discuss. They allow callers to call into their show to share their feelings, concerns or comments. Nothing is off limits! The continuation from the last show (July 2017) begins as Valeria, Constance, Kayla, Trisha and Iona allow callers to call the show regarding the dilemma with Constance's mother-in-law.
Iona:
Okay we are back from a short break. I believe we do have our first caller. Hey Terryannlynn, girlfriend, you are very welcome to chat.
Terryannlynn:
Hello ladies, hey Iona. I had to call in to chat about this topic. I was in a similar situation with my husband. My dad and I are very close. We lost my mom a few years back. My husband didn’t like the relationship I had with my dad. I was spending an extra amount of time with my dad to look out for him. I was forsaking my own family and kids. I didn’t realize it but I was. My husband accused me of sleeping with my dad. It was real bad! We separated for a while. I am blessed to have a multitude of family and friends who held us up with their prayers. We did go to counseling. It helped. The main thing that brought us back to our covenant was understanding, prayer and time!
Constance:
Wow! Thanks so much for sharing with us and our audience. I think we are definitely going to go to marriage counseling. What is your dad doing now?
Iona:
Yes, girl I bet you’re a daddy’s girl. You are not only helping out Constance. You are helping someone else who is listening that needs to hear your testimony chile.
Terryannlynn:
My dad is volunteering at a school district near his home. He met a woman there. She is his companion. I am very happy for him. I call him every day. I don’t see him daily like I use to. Yes, I am a daddy’s girl Iona. My name was going to be Terry Ann. My dad wanted his name added since I was the last child so my mom named me Terryannlynn. My dad’s name is Lynn.
Iona: (Smiling…laughing)
I knew it! I was like, what kind of name is that when you called in. You have a long distinctive name. Thanks again for calling in to chat.
Iona:
The phones are ringing off the hook. Caller number 2 is an anonymous caller. Hey anonymous you are very welcome to chat.
Anonymous:
I would like to address what Kayla said earlier. I think Kayla really needs to put herself in Constance shoes. We should always think before we speak, Kayla. Kayla you have 5 children and you are a working mom as a professor, so what if your husband was spending all of his time with one of his parents; including them in plans which should at times be preserved for your immediate family? Do you think you would feel a little bit neglected? I really did not like your tone as you spoke on the topic, Kayla. Yes, it is important to empathize with her mother-in-law but it is also crucial for you to be neutral if you “don’t see what the big issue is” in Constance life and situation. It obviously is a “big issue” to Constance.
Kayla:
Anonymous, I am entitled to my opinions and you are entitled to yours. Thanks for calling in. Your point is received well. Thank you!
Iona:
Well, okay, next caller please. Ooowee! Kayla are you okay girl? I am so not use to this side of you! I think we have a man on the line. Zalvaski, brother you are very welcome to chat!
Kayla:
I am quite fine, Iona! Let’s move forward please.
Zalvaski:
I believe if two people really have love on their side as their guide and locked in their hearts it is going to all work out. There is no easy way to fix the problem. Your husband will have to let go of his mom just a little bit if he wants to save his marriage. Healing takes time for sorrow to do what it does best…heal. I have been married for 59 years. I have been through lots of trials and tests with my honey bunny. We survived it all because we have faith in each other. We believe in our love…our vows. To all the people who are going through something like this, please hold on! It will all work out! I really believe that. Thanks for allowing me to speak to you gals. I enjoy your show.
Valeria:
My heart is melting right about now. That was the sweetest caller thus far. I love his wisdom! Thanks so much for calling in Mr. Zalvaski. Please call in again. We enjoyed you.
Iona:
Wait…I am still glowing all over about “honey bunny” which is so cute! Yes, please call in as much as you can Mr. Zalvaski. You are always welcome Sir. We have another caller on the line. Hey Ruquana, you are very welcome to chat.
Ruquana:
I wanted to call in to say I agree with what Iona had stated earlier. I think Constance has done all she can do. Her husband should really try to get his mom active in volunteering somewhere like Terryannlynn dad did. Introducing her to some seniors of the opposite sex would not be a bad idea as Iona suggested. If Constance husband encourages his mother to get out on her own, things will be better for Constance and her family.
Iona:
Just say the word Constance and I will hook grandma up! Yes, she really needs to get out of her comfort zone. She doesn’t have to date anyone. I feel it is imperative for her to live her life. No one is telling her not to miss her husband; we just want her to live her life in newness.
Constance:
Yes! Amen. I just want her to live her life. My mother-in-law use to be so full of life.
Iona:
We have a Mr. Thomas on the line. Hey Thomas! You are very welcome to chat my brother.
Thomas:
I agree with Ruquana, Terryannlynn, plus Mr. Zalvaski. Pour some extreme motivation into her; get her active and urge her to volunteer. Let her know she is needed somewhere. Introduce her to seniors of both sexes so she can be around them. Find out what she use to like doing and build on that. It will take time and I believe it will work out. I am praying for everyone. This really makes me appreciate my wife and the battles we have WON together.
Constance:
Thank you so much Thomas! Please feel free to call back in!
Iona: (smiling)
That brother loves his wife on the air…just kidding. I know you love your wife Thomas! Thank you so much for your call and for sharing your love. This will be our last caller. I think we have a Brianetta. Hey Brianetta, you are very welcome to chat.
Brianetta:
Hello to all of the wonderful sisters of the circle. I just wanted to call in to say I have truly enjoyed all of the comments. I think Kayla was very humble when she responded to that anonymous call. We don’t usually hear that side of her; just being honest. I think any man or husband has the right to address their mom and dad if their spouse or partner is feeling some kind of way in their marriage or relationship. The covenant of marriage is between that man and that woman. Life is full of pain, adversity, unknowns and choices. I don’t mean to sound harsh but Constance should come first. If she feels like she wants to have her time with her husband and kids I don’t think that is too much to ask for from her spouse. God has a way of taking care of people when we can’t. I wish those who are going through this situation and similar ones much prayer and peace. It will all work out just like Mr. Zalvaski stated. Constance mother-in-law will be fine. Thanks for allowing me this time.
Constance, Iona, Valeria, Trisha, Kayla:
That wraps up the circle. Please join us next week (September) for our next Sister Circle Girlfriend Chats!
Disclaimer: The opinions and views expressed in all of the characters and the advice is not real. It is fiction.
Iona:
Okay we are back from a short break. I believe we do have our first caller. Hey Terryannlynn, girlfriend, you are very welcome to chat.
Terryannlynn:
Hello ladies, hey Iona. I had to call in to chat about this topic. I was in a similar situation with my husband. My dad and I are very close. We lost my mom a few years back. My husband didn’t like the relationship I had with my dad. I was spending an extra amount of time with my dad to look out for him. I was forsaking my own family and kids. I didn’t realize it but I was. My husband accused me of sleeping with my dad. It was real bad! We separated for a while. I am blessed to have a multitude of family and friends who held us up with their prayers. We did go to counseling. It helped. The main thing that brought us back to our covenant was understanding, prayer and time!
Constance:
Wow! Thanks so much for sharing with us and our audience. I think we are definitely going to go to marriage counseling. What is your dad doing now?
Iona:
Yes, girl I bet you’re a daddy’s girl. You are not only helping out Constance. You are helping someone else who is listening that needs to hear your testimony chile.
Terryannlynn:
My dad is volunteering at a school district near his home. He met a woman there. She is his companion. I am very happy for him. I call him every day. I don’t see him daily like I use to. Yes, I am a daddy’s girl Iona. My name was going to be Terry Ann. My dad wanted his name added since I was the last child so my mom named me Terryannlynn. My dad’s name is Lynn.
Iona: (Smiling…laughing)
I knew it! I was like, what kind of name is that when you called in. You have a long distinctive name. Thanks again for calling in to chat.
Iona:
The phones are ringing off the hook. Caller number 2 is an anonymous caller. Hey anonymous you are very welcome to chat.
Anonymous:
I would like to address what Kayla said earlier. I think Kayla really needs to put herself in Constance shoes. We should always think before we speak, Kayla. Kayla you have 5 children and you are a working mom as a professor, so what if your husband was spending all of his time with one of his parents; including them in plans which should at times be preserved for your immediate family? Do you think you would feel a little bit neglected? I really did not like your tone as you spoke on the topic, Kayla. Yes, it is important to empathize with her mother-in-law but it is also crucial for you to be neutral if you “don’t see what the big issue is” in Constance life and situation. It obviously is a “big issue” to Constance.
Kayla:
Anonymous, I am entitled to my opinions and you are entitled to yours. Thanks for calling in. Your point is received well. Thank you!
Iona:
Well, okay, next caller please. Ooowee! Kayla are you okay girl? I am so not use to this side of you! I think we have a man on the line. Zalvaski, brother you are very welcome to chat!
Kayla:
I am quite fine, Iona! Let’s move forward please.
Zalvaski:
I believe if two people really have love on their side as their guide and locked in their hearts it is going to all work out. There is no easy way to fix the problem. Your husband will have to let go of his mom just a little bit if he wants to save his marriage. Healing takes time for sorrow to do what it does best…heal. I have been married for 59 years. I have been through lots of trials and tests with my honey bunny. We survived it all because we have faith in each other. We believe in our love…our vows. To all the people who are going through something like this, please hold on! It will all work out! I really believe that. Thanks for allowing me to speak to you gals. I enjoy your show.
Valeria:
My heart is melting right about now. That was the sweetest caller thus far. I love his wisdom! Thanks so much for calling in Mr. Zalvaski. Please call in again. We enjoyed you.
Iona:
Wait…I am still glowing all over about “honey bunny” which is so cute! Yes, please call in as much as you can Mr. Zalvaski. You are always welcome Sir. We have another caller on the line. Hey Ruquana, you are very welcome to chat.
Ruquana:
I wanted to call in to say I agree with what Iona had stated earlier. I think Constance has done all she can do. Her husband should really try to get his mom active in volunteering somewhere like Terryannlynn dad did. Introducing her to some seniors of the opposite sex would not be a bad idea as Iona suggested. If Constance husband encourages his mother to get out on her own, things will be better for Constance and her family.
Iona:
Just say the word Constance and I will hook grandma up! Yes, she really needs to get out of her comfort zone. She doesn’t have to date anyone. I feel it is imperative for her to live her life. No one is telling her not to miss her husband; we just want her to live her life in newness.
Constance:
Yes! Amen. I just want her to live her life. My mother-in-law use to be so full of life.
Iona:
We have a Mr. Thomas on the line. Hey Thomas! You are very welcome to chat my brother.
Thomas:
I agree with Ruquana, Terryannlynn, plus Mr. Zalvaski. Pour some extreme motivation into her; get her active and urge her to volunteer. Let her know she is needed somewhere. Introduce her to seniors of both sexes so she can be around them. Find out what she use to like doing and build on that. It will take time and I believe it will work out. I am praying for everyone. This really makes me appreciate my wife and the battles we have WON together.
Constance:
Thank you so much Thomas! Please feel free to call back in!
Iona: (smiling)
That brother loves his wife on the air…just kidding. I know you love your wife Thomas! Thank you so much for your call and for sharing your love. This will be our last caller. I think we have a Brianetta. Hey Brianetta, you are very welcome to chat.
Brianetta:
Hello to all of the wonderful sisters of the circle. I just wanted to call in to say I have truly enjoyed all of the comments. I think Kayla was very humble when she responded to that anonymous call. We don’t usually hear that side of her; just being honest. I think any man or husband has the right to address their mom and dad if their spouse or partner is feeling some kind of way in their marriage or relationship. The covenant of marriage is between that man and that woman. Life is full of pain, adversity, unknowns and choices. I don’t mean to sound harsh but Constance should come first. If she feels like she wants to have her time with her husband and kids I don’t think that is too much to ask for from her spouse. God has a way of taking care of people when we can’t. I wish those who are going through this situation and similar ones much prayer and peace. It will all work out just like Mr. Zalvaski stated. Constance mother-in-law will be fine. Thanks for allowing me this time.
Constance, Iona, Valeria, Trisha, Kayla:
That wraps up the circle. Please join us next week (September) for our next Sister Circle Girlfriend Chats!
Disclaimer: The opinions and views expressed in all of the characters and the advice is not real. It is fiction.
