Comedian Sherri Shepherd on Affairs

Today on The View co-host Sherri Shepherd spoke candidly about her husband’s affair and on the status of her divorce. What I like about Sherri is that she holds nothing back. She is a woman that knows what she wants and will fight to get it. Her discussion about the rage that builds up inside her when she thinks of her husband’s affair is so real. She’s honest about wanting to “kill” him at times and not minding any jail time. There are so many women in the media today that have experienced something similar and won’t discuss it. Here’s the way I see it. An affair is not ok! She has every right to feel the way she does. (As long as she doesn’t really “kill” him of course.) It is natural to feel embarrassed and humiliated after such an enormous betrayal. Of course rage will set in. It’s great to talk about it so other women know that they aren’t the only ones that may be going through it.

Sherri added that she is now at the stage where it is time to forgive and move forward. Forgiving is an ongoing thing. You have to forgive every day or every time you think of it otherwise it will destroy you. When I feel rage I often turn to the Serenity Prayer. (I am not religious, but I did go to Catholic school. This one really sticks out to me.) God, give me the grace to accept the things that cannot be changed, the courage to change the things that should be changed, and the wisdom to distinguish the one from the other. Once you accept that you cannot change something, it’s easier to let it go.

She mentioned that there is even a chance (albeit small) that she may even take her husband back. They have a 2 year old son and I am sure that he will have a lot, if not everything to do with her decision.

As a fan I’ll be watching her story from afar.

Sherri has a new dvd out now. Buy it she needs the money. That’s what she said anyway.