Recovering from a broken heart.

Hey guys,

This is going to be a different kind of blog post.

The truth is – I’ve struggled with how to do this… for months. Until tonight, when I was in a deep trance out here on the beach in Jaco, Costa Rica, and from my unconscious – a voice came into my head, and said:

“Dammit – stop being a wussy! Just tell the truth. People love you, dude!”

I burst into laughter, opened my eyes, and started writing this letter, smiling.

When I started this company with the most awesome partner ever – David Sharpe, the whole concept of this company was built on authenticity – truth in the face of struggle, courage in the face of challenge – perseverance, and a heart for the people.

I told the truth when the merchants shut us down.

I told you the truth when we were struggling.

I told you the truth when I had nothing left, other than an unshakeable belief in a new and beautiful future.

And you stuck with me, because you know that I love you. Because I don’t think I’m better than you — I perceive you as my equal. In fact, in a lot of ways – I think you’re better than me.

I had a 4 hour conversation with Len Clements the other month where he pounded me with critical questions about our business model – and after four hours, you know what he said?

“I’ve got to hand it to you, Dave – I have been writing critical reviews of companies for more than 20 years. In that 20 years – you are the most open company owner I’ve ever ran into – times one hundred. One thing nobody can ever say, is that you are not open.”

So today, in a deep trance an image of Batman emerged and commanded me to delete my own little wussy inside, in the name of Gotham City.

Here’s the deal:

I’ve been having marriage challenges for a long time. A long time. It’s not all my wife’s fault. It’s not all my fault. It was both of us, not knowing how to be married in a healthy way.

And (stupidly) I made the mistake of not getting help for something I didn’t know how to fix.

Our marriage was a great friendship, and Ash is awesome. We weren’t so hot at the actual being married to each other bit.

So almost 6 months ago, about a month before Chicago – she wanted to be an actress in Hollywood, and I wanted to stay in Costa Rica. So she left to go pursue her awesome dream of being a movie star. She’s going to do great.

Personally, I think that’s cool. My dream in life is to help others live their dreams. That includes Ashley, no matter how our connection and personal relationship has changed over the years.

While she was away for months, I was lonely and got really involved with this awesome Costa Rican girl.  At first I was just flirting, having fun, and dating – nobody knew about it.  And then I fell in love with her.

She’s pregnant now.

I’m not sure that the baby is mine, to be honest. It might be. It might not. But a lot of things have changed for me in my personal life because of it, and I want to be truthful with you. I’m not sure the exact date, but the pregnancy happened somewhere around the end of May. I found out about it on the trip back from that team training I did out in Miami, Florida.  I’d share her name, but I’m trying to protect her right now, and keep her safe.  I don’t know where she is, though.

When I found out that I might be having a baby, I was more excited than I’ve ever been in my life.  I’ve always wanted to be a dad.  So I told Dave Sharpe about it, and a few of my closest friends, my parents, and my brothers.

I’m having some challenges out here because of it, and I need your support (back to that in a minute).

Ashley and I decided to officially separate – she’s going to be a famous Actress out in Hollywood. I’m going to keep focusing on my vision – to empower you to become the greatest person that you can possibly be.  Sometimes to do that, you have to reach down inside yourself, and find something there that you didn’t know that you have.

Just know that the vision here is safe.

And bigger than ever, too.

Because I struggled with how to tell people about it,  I said nothing – because I only want to do things that Empower you to be your BEST self that you can be.

And I worried about what you would think, until I realized…

…that dammit, you love me!

And I realized to just talk straight with you for a few reasons:

Doing anything else is wussy…

…and there are probably at least 50,000 people who will see this, and a HUGE amount who right now are going through similar pain (maybe minus the whole surprise baby in another country part).  Maybe you’re going through something, and even feel like nobody in the world is like you.

You feel like you are alone.

You’re not.

The one thing I’ve learned from telling a handful of trusted people about this is…

…holy crap, a lot of people have messed up relationships, and don’t ever talk to anyone about it. I thought I was alone, and the truth is unreal. Talking about it has helped me realize that not only is what Ash and I went through common… some of my best friends in the world have been through the same exact thing — and they thought they didn’t have anyone to talk to, either.

The coolest message I got was actually from my Mom.  She sent me this message about my Grandpa, talking about how his first marriage was full of pain, and nobody knew.  After that, he was with my Grandma for 55 years, and they were the happiest years of his life.

I had an interesting conversation with Eric Worre about his story, too.  Same pain.  Different story.  Now, he’s more successful, victorious and happy than he’s ever been in his entire life…

I have a new future now! In fact, I can get mentors, dream, and actually find people who have the kind of relationship I want, like Tony and Jessica Rush, Lawrence and Jessica Tam, Justin and D Verrengia, David Sharpe and Erin – and model them.  So can Ashley.

It’s a good thing.

I figure I should just be open, because… If I suddenly popped on stage with a mini Dave Wood sometime next year, and said “surprise” you might be pissed that I didn’t tell you…

Here’s why I need your help:

A couple of reasons.

First, there are going to be people who read this, who think that my marriage issues had something to do with making lots, and lots of money on the internet.  Ridonculous amounts.

I want you to help me clear that up. They had nothing to do with each other, at all. I always loved Ashley. She always loved me. We never had a GREAT marriage.  We were both great people, and these problems were created YEARS before I ever even got on the internet. It wasn’t just me, and wasn’t just her – we teamed up for that.

I still think she’s awesome, and am actually HAPPIER for her now. Because she can now step into all that she can be – and I’m going to support her in that.

So solving myth #1 —> Success isn’t going to make or break your marriage. The two can be together, like with Tony and Jessica – or Justin and D Verrengia. You can also have a miraculous life, like me – and struggle in your relationship big time.  If you have a bad marriage when you get rich, the rich won’t fix it.

Second, I need your help to focus. The launch of ENV2 is coming, and I want to make sure my head is in the right space for the next couple of months, because we are making some announcements and doing things after that, that are changing the game – everywhere.

I haven’t been totally in the zone lately because my energy has been consumed by emotions that have come up because of all of this and what I’ve needed to do to heal them. Some of you who are close to me have noticed. Now you know why.

Because there’s no need for secrecy – and I am proud to tell the truth, but I want to take it a step further.

One time I was talking to a wise, rich friend in Phoenix, Arizona – late at night in a hotel room.  I had driven down to the hotel in my raggedy old 1994 Ford Escort (I didn’t have insurance on it – I was that broke) and I was struggling.  He told me:

“I’m not perfect – I’m just like you.  I only appear more powerful now because I’ve had bigger struggles.  I’ve walked through greater difficulty.  I’ve been in the depths of more intense sorrow – and by humility have overcome more problems – because I’ve had more problems to overcome.  Surround yourself with people you can trust, who have what you want, and ask for help.  They will lift you to the heights of greatness.“

So I asked for help to get my heart right – because I want to be the greatest leader I can be.  Dave Sharpe suggested I go to a 12 step recovery program for a month or so to reset my soul.  I took the advice, and I’m voluntarily taking off to a recovery center in Costa Rica for about a month, just to clear out my thinking and re-set my vision.

“For what????” You might say.

Well, a few reasons. I’m not addicted to drugs or alcohol, in fact, I haven’t even drank at all since I found out I might be having a baby.

Right now, I need a little ’12 steps’ on my heart. I’m doing well, but am hurt inside. I’m recovering. That has helped David Sharpe, and so I’m listening to counsel in areas where I am weak – because I learned a long time ago when you’re humble, and will listen to those who have power that you don’t yet have…

…your weakness will become your greatest source of strength and power.

So that I can one day live my dream relationship.

So that I can set an example.

So I can learn to bounce back, in victory.

FOR YOU.

I want to be the best leader I can be.

So I’m going to allow the magical people around me to lead the company when I’m gone, and I’m counting on you to prepare the way for…

“The Blog Beast”

Coming September 30th.

By then, as Arnold Schwarzenegger would say:

“I’ll be back.”

And better than ever.

In fact, with Terminator 2, Batman 2, and ENV2 – you’re about to see:

“David Wood Version 2.”

Better.

Sexier.

Cooler.

Here to make you even richer.

I want to connect with all of you for a second.

I’m not the messiah. I’m not a guru. In fact…

…I’m just here with you.

Going through the same things you’re going through.

Having the same challenges you have.

Having the same VICTORIES you can walk into, when you have a dream.

Just try not to get anyone pregnant in a random country 

(not that there’s anything wrong with that, if you do)

Copy Tony Rush and Jessica’s cool marriage, instead…

(although I have to admit, the thought of being a dad is pretty exciting)

I want to make sure of a few things:

You realize how awesome you are.

You understand how capable of hands you’re in at the moment. There’s nobody in the world I trust more than David Sharpe, Jerry Ballard, and the leadership at Empower Network.

You understand that THIS is a critical time. Yes, I’m taking off for a bit. Because I trust the people around me. Because I want to be PRESENT in the present. Because I want to be able to give 1,000% of my energy.

I love you.

Yes, I’m going through some challenges. I will solve them, because I know I’m not perfect.

***See the note below this post for a disclaimer on the following story.

One day, Jesus was sitting around writing in the dirt with a stick. Some priests came up to him, and said:

“We’re better than this chick. The prophets say we should stone her. What do you say?”

Jesus, lifting his head – staring… after drawing in the sand, whispered gently …in a still, small voice:

“Let he who is NOT a wussy cast the first stone.”

And they got up, and left.  And it was thus written:

“Thou shalt release thine inner badass instead.”

(severely brutalized passage from somewhere in the Bible. As you can see, I don’t read it much.  Ask Chris Record what it actually says, or Lawrence Tam might have an idea.)

I realized talking to people, how common it is to live in a relationship that isn’t right.

It doesn’t mean the people aren’t awesome.

If you’re struggling, it doesn’t mean that you’re not a badass.

It means that you’re human.

I love you. I appreciate Ashley and will be her friend. Heck, I love this girl out here in Costa Rica who’s pregnant — maybe with my kid. Even though I don’t really have a clue what’s going to happen with that and I don’t know where she is at the moment.

And you know what?

I wanted to thank you for loving me, even though I ain’t perfect.

Because I appreciate that more than you can imagine.

IF you’ve been going going through great personal struggle… I know you think you are alone. I know you don’t think your friends and family have been through the same thing.

You’re going to be surprised when you reach out for help.

And if you haven’t been through great personal struggle — I want you to realize something…

…there’s someone sitting right next to you who is going through great pain right now. They are not talking to anyone. Because they think they can’t.

And they want so much for you to reach out, put your arm around their shoulder, and tell them:

“Hey man, I love you. Thanks for just BEING… who you are.”

Love you.

See you in a month…

…and if you’re one of the folks reading this who needs help – get it, dammit. And I’ll be back, to help you. Because you’re awesome.

-David Wood, Version 1
“Recovering from a broken heart”

***Disclaimer on made up Jesus Story:  The use of the Jesus story was expressly not approved or endorsed in any way by Jerry Ballard, David Sharpe, or Empower Network, LLC.  Specifically, Jerry deleted it in his review of this blog post..   No need to put in a customer service ticket about it, you are welcome to call me to repentance in the comments.  Although, I’d probably get a lot more value if you just prayed for the Mommy of this baby.  I don’t know where the she is. I don’t know if she’s safe. I’m worried about her, and I can’t help her, even though I want to.

In prosperity,

David Wood

Comments

LisaWalker
Dave I have followed you for around 3.5 years now and I thank you for your honesty although you don’t owe us the ‘whole story’ it’s really none of our business, at the end of the day you are a great leader but still only human!

Everybody makes mistakes in their life, none of us are perfect. I wish you and Ashley every happiness in going your separate ways and I know you will find the strength to power on and continue to lead a fantastic Company.

With Dave Sharpe on your side, he will keep you on track 🙂

I respect you for sharing though,
Regards, Lisa x

AndrewFlanagan
David,

As you know, we are ‘enemies’ – because You took No time to get to know me/My Interest in improving EN’s Overall members’ performance.

I’m Not going to Suck up to you – As you have done, I’m going to talk straight with you – I’m going to give you potentially the Most Valuable qualities to reflect upon during your recovery.

Somewhat surprised you felt compelled to air your dirty laundry to the world – beyond your close friends & family, it’s Nobody’s business beyond “We are separating/divorcing”. Maybe, it’s part of your Incessant need to be the Centre of attention at All times. It’s been Very Obvious All year that your marriage was in trouble – neither of you talked about doing things together – so shouldn’t be news to anyone.

Your “I was lonely” comment sounds like an excuse/justification for cheating on your marriage. Not that I’m professing to be ‘better’ than you, despite having a deteriorating marriage for 8 years, even my ex-wife (who tried her Very Best, getting within 2.5 hours of succeeding, to kill me) said “The one thing I can 100% trust is that you would never cheat on me”. You are a Hypocrite quoting Jesus (in jest), when you committed adultery.

You say you want to be the greatest leader you can be. While you are resetting your soul, reflect on the lesson you learned a long time ago about humility. Probably thanks to your riches, you’ve Lost that humility. You’ve become an Arrogant As*hole. Unless you’re trying to ‘hypnotise’ people into buying EN products, I’ve Never seen you talk about your humble days living in a campervan. Take a leaf out of David Sharpe’s book – he Still talks about his addiction days. We all have ‘dark skeletons in our cupboards’ that we wished never happened – there is nothing ‘wrong’ with those past skeletons – they are what they are, as long as we learned from them how to become a stronger person. Many of the world’s Greatest Leaders were Very humble people – this humility led to a Lot of Respected power, masses supported them because they knew their desires were Not selfish.

Quick story on humility. I went to University with a guy who was born with a silver spoon in his mouth – life had Always been Very Easy for him i.e. plenty of pocket money, private schooling, everything given to him. In his first university year, as he’d never had to work for anything in his life, he Failed Every subject (due to lack of study) – Nobody gave a sh*t about his privileged background – he was Just 1 of 10k students. At that point, he had a choice. Take the ‘soft’ option by asking Daddy to get him a job in the Treasury or with one of his well-connected mates. Or – Wake Up to the Real world by showing some humility (for the first time in his life) and knuckle down to studying. He chose the second option and in 3 years received his degree. 25 years later, he Still says that was the Best decision he ever made and is Horrified to think what his life would have been if he had chosen the soft option – which his Ego Very Much wanted him to choose at the time.

Also, while you’re resetting your soul, reflect on the Abusive element in EN’s culture – Abuse that You Started and Continue to Encourage. I was ‘Amazed’ with Your & several of your members’ Massive Over-Reaction when I challenged EN’s Overall members’ performance. My challenge was Factually Beyond reproach, as it used statistics supplied by you. Instead of an Adult Logical discussion, I was subjected to “Flanagan, you’re a Dumb Ass” from you and Plenty of “You’re an Imbecile” type comments from Others – along with 2 EN webinars dedicated to “Wussy” me. Thanks for All the Free publicity – I and Many others had a Great laugh seeing the groundswell of Childish behaviour in EN.

EN/You achieve Nothing Positive by, as you Do, Abusing Non-members and those members who don’t get ‘all in’. All you do is Increase the size of the Already Large EN ‘haters’ pool. Your Intent is on the right lines, your Execution Absolutely Sucks.

Instead, reflect on/study how Landmark Education (LM) brings the best out of people. They don’t accept excuses/justifications for ‘playing small’. They hold people accountable for the greatness of their lives – “if it’s going to be, it’s up to me”. While often they break people down, in order for them to have breakthroughs, they do Not – like EN – resort to Personally Abusing non-LM members or those who haven’t done all their courses.

Anyway, not that I’m professing to be ‘better’ than you, that’s my attempt to try to add value to EN and your life. In the meantime, I’m left wondering whether a more humble Dave Wood and a more Inviting – while continuing to be personally challenging – EN will start to show after your soul resetting. Either way, I wish you the Very Best. Lots of Empowerment, Light, Miracles & Peace to you.

Regards
Andrew Flanagan

Aiza Avupre
Awe.. sweetie, I know how it SUCKS big fat donkey balls to hurt, so I won’t discount the pain with any of the BS pep talk. I am pretty sure you have no desire to start singing Kumbaya together either. But here is what I will tell you… CONGRATULATIONS! the very fact that you feel pain is validation that you are still VERY much ALIVE…. and this pain is merely a “soul purifier”, much like a jeweler burns gold to test its purity, your current amorous experience is burning you to test the truth of your soul.

You are a brave man, and a kind and classy soul for wishing Ashley the best things in life. You are one hell of a badass gringo, behind your long-haired hippy soul lies a fountain of hope who thrives on helping others. You have created a cult-like movement of passionate people who are stepping up and out to excel in all areas of life. You are a powerful force of love.

Keep your head up high (in fact I want you to feel HIGHER than a kite!), and walk as if you have the biggest “arrow” (I won’t draw you a picture here) that deserves to be in the Guinness Book of Records.

Be grateful that you FEEL, it is because of this that you have created a global movement that uplifts people from all walks of life. Be grateful that your parents decided to “play hide the salami” that night, b/c they did a damn fine job in your production! You are a gift to everyone.

Embrace your pain with pride knowing that this is just a purification process as you will AGAIN emerge bigger and better than EVER precisely because you are NOT a wussy! I send you my most positive rays of good juju, love, light, unconditional acceptance, and all the gooshy mooshy good vibes that you deserve. My thoughts are with you pumpkin 🙂

ChrisTuttle
David Wood…you are one of the best leaders in the world. You put yourself out there for everybody that is involved with your company or not with unconditional love. I know deep down inside you really care about all of your followers…no doubt.

I have followed you since 2010 and I will always be on your list. By you coming out so to speak….makes you that much better of a leader.

I know you David (really I don’t..just been on your list for a long time) and I know you will come back even better. You are like the “6 Million Dollar Man! Our challenges make us who we are today, I have a testimony of that brother.

See you at the next event.

Jonathan Sweeting
Am going thru some shit right now so I know the feeling, money is great but that damn broken heart can get the toughest person to fall to their knees. Being strong is easier said than done but if anyone can do it You can bro. Love You too man

JasonCardamone
Dave,

Love you man! Thank you for just being you!!

I have learned so much from you, and my heart goes out to you & Ashley.

I am grateful for all you’re doing in EN, and for the inspiration you’ve poured into me through this amazing vehicle of Empower Network.

My sister is going through exactly what you are, and she’s been “fighting it” for 6 years. Especially the past 15+ months have been very hard for her and her ex-husband.

Today, separated & soon divorced, she’s the happiest she’s been in several years! (and she tried to leave 1 year ago…but was afraid of what “they” would say, think, and how “they” would judge her… “they talk a lot, don’t they?” – Pulp Fiction)

I just want you to know how much I love you, AND Ashley. I met both of you in person in Chicago, in your hotel room, and you were both totally cool & awesome to each other and to myself & Jerry Chen…so I really appreciate that you are both great friends & awesome people.

I appreciate who you are Dave, and I look forward to the decades to come. It’s funny…when you started EN, I hadn’t heard of you…and my team was like, “You haven’t heard of Dave Wood?…have you been under a rock?”

But in these past 22 months…I’ve listened to more than 100 of your personal Inner Circle calls, and every product inside of EN. I appreciate the life & belief that you inspire into me & my team.

For me…you’re right up there with Tony Robbins & Frank Kern…people who have had a massive positive impact on my life, my family, and my online team/family.

You keep going Dave…I’m writing this because I’d like to pass back something you’ve told me 1,000’s of times…

I BELIEVE IN YOU!

Love & gratitude,
Jason Cardamone

Parby007
David, you are not the first and won’t be the last to got through what you are going through. I have been there myself and once I realized that I was not super human, my vision and my “WHY” became clear. When you return from your sabbatical, your WHY and Vision will have changed and will be CRISTAL CLEAR. You will also be better prepared to lead ENV2 to the next stage in its evolution.

….. And David, one more thing…..

“GO MAKE A GREAT LIFE HAPPEN”

SimpsonResources
David, when you say “I love you” I can feel that it truly comes from your heart. I know you mean exactly what you say. One of the reasons you are so successful is because of the love inside you.

I stayed in a marriage for 30 years that was just not right. I struggled with wanting to leave but felt I could not. To this day I am still struggling with that person not letting me go.

You are fortunate to have friends you can talk with and counsel with.

Thank you for your honesty and go get things worked out.

Love you

Becks24768
Can someone please help me with my login. Does anyone have an email contact address for customer support?

Help help

FlintDude157
You are a man of valor… Just doing your job you were created for. Just stepping up with the slingshot to face a giant the army want. What you have just expressed to your people who love you. You’re halfway there.

KimberlyNelms03
Hey man, I love you. Thanks for just BEING… who you are. Thanks for being the BADASS Leader that you are. Peace and strength be with you, Dave!

KurstinBarta
Dave you got this. Go and heal, we will see you soon.

SeanFurey
The Great Spirit is taking you on a journey. You will return a better man than you already are.

CarrieLorentz
I just want to tell you that your honesty has deepened my respect for you. It is true that so many people go through struggles in their lives thinking there is no one who understands or cares. Feeling alone as if they are the cause or something is different about them. Hearing your story and the stories of others going through their struggles does help others in knowing they are not alone and remember we are all human. Your openness and what your example teaches others about sharing your story to help others with their struggles is already a testament to how things happen for a reason even if it makes a difference in the life of one person. I was in an abusive and controlling marriage for 10 years and no one knew and I had no friends to go to. You have helped me to realize that by sharing my story I may be able to help someone else just when they need it. I will be praying for you, and your girl and the baby she’s carrying. Thank you for everything David, You and this company have changed me and my life in ways I never thought possible. 🙂

JenicaClark
God knows all your struggles and your victories, we all have sinned but while we were yet sinners Christ died for us. Pray this prayer Father God please forgive me of all my sins knowing and unknowingly I need you God come into my heart remove anything within me that’s not of you I believe that you love me and you sent your only begotten son Jesus to die for all my sins I believe Jesus died for me and in His hand I receive you Jesus as my Savior in Jesus name Amen

JenicaClark
Praying for you that you come to know Jesus Christ as your Savior to have a true relationship with God, seek the Lord.

Jin Hua [Ninja Jedi]
We Love you Man, I already know you can do this =)

Deb Lane
David, your post brought tears to my eyes. I was in a toxic marriage for 13 years and never shared my pain except for two individuals, neither of them being family. When I left, almost everyone that knew me was completely shocked. I think it took tremendous courage for you to post this and I wish both you and Ashley the best as you pursue your dreams. For those posting here criticizing Dave’s choices, while you certainly have a right to your opinion, you have no right to judge. I see many people here who know the Bible and though I don’t personally read it, one quote comes to mind. “Judge not lest ye be judged.” Peace out Dave, you have an army of badasses behind you. <3

Ashley Webb
David, we’re all here for you at whatever level you need us. You and all of us are just doing our best and your best has transformed and empowered so many people including myself.

YES, I will be praying for you.

That story you shared about Jesus brought me back to my time of greatest emotional pain in my life. I was 20 years old and I read that exact story about Jesus and the woman and thought to myself:

What would I do? How would I respond to a mob ready to enforce the law and stone a woman for her “crime”? I knew in my heart I would stand up to them and die if I had to.

Then I read his answer. It was literally the perfect answer. Who was this man? The historical records of him are extensive. Who was he? We have many historical accounts of his ability to miraculously heal. His teachings empowered Martin Luther King Jr. to move forward with a ridiculous strategy of non-violence and change the world.

When I read his answer I knew that I could trust fully what he said and who he said he was. The Messiah. My Savior.

I prayed and told God that I trusted Him and would follow anything He told me to do.

The moment I prayed that prayer it was crystal clear in my heart and mind what I was to do. “Go back to Church.”

I was shocked. It was the last thing I wanted to do. Not one thought of it had even crossed my mind. I didn’t think it was necessary or true. I had no intention of being a Latter-Day Saint. It did not fit my identity, my style, my thinking, my plans for life, my beliefs, my friends, or my lifestyle.

Of all the things that was the one I was not willing to do but there it was, crystal clear and undeniable. I couldn’t deny it because I knew it was from God. So the only thing I could do was delay it.

I told God that I would do it but I was not ready.

I didn’t feel good about it but I was coming to understand the patience and goodness of my Father and so I felt it was up to me to move at my own pace because his love for us is unconditional.

That Sunday came and I knew I should be going. I was going to just stay and study the scriptures and continue as I was.

I laid on my bed with my scriptures and knew immediately it was different. The amazing connection I’d been feeling with God was a road I was traveling and I was already trying to make my own road instead.

I had been farther back on the road but it didn’t matter where on the road I was as long as I was on it.

Now I was farther down the road but I was off the road. I had let go of the rod already.

I knew it wasn’t God consequencing or punishing me, it was my own choice to go against a prompting of the Spirit. I realized then that the way the New Testament came to life for me was not just because I had progressed and matured but because there is a living force of truth, a Spirit, that passes through us and it doesn’t matter where we’ve got ourselves to if we remove from that its spiritually like not breathing.

So if going back to church and being a Mormon was what I had to do then I would do it.

I made the decision and the spirit was back, even though I had to wait a week to go to church.

I did not want to walk through those doors. My hair was long and I would see people that I thought would judge me but I was willing to take it.

I was shocked at how they loved me.

I was expecting it to feel like it did when I was a kid when it was the last place I wanted to be.

It was fast and testimony meeting and I found myself walking up to bear my testimony.

There’s much more to the story that involved me doing things I never thought I would but I just trusted and every single thing has led me to greater peace and knowledge of God and that we are his children on this Earth.

I love you Brother, you got this 🙂

KarenEllis
Love you Dave.. Thanks for writing your story.

PaulHutchings
Dave,

“Hey man, I love you. Thanks for just BEING… who you are.”
Paul

NeoAds23
David, you are a true leader. We have bumps; remember that those are part of the normal training that will make us stronger and to get to the next step.

I really appreciate you for the step forward, for the sincerity. And as you said, you are not alone. I can feel your pain. Just time can overcome it. I Believe and know that you can do it.

Go and do whatever you need to do and come back all energized. Congratulations on your baby-to-be!!. I love you very much!!

BTomasovic
Wow! I will NEVER say ‘good luck’ to you because you don’t need ‘luck’. You will overcome your hurt and be better on the other side. You amaze me like you do so many others. We will wait to hear from you and know we are here to boost you when you need it. Congratulations on your baby-to-be! Awesome!

Luis777
Hey Dave, you are the true Badass. I am inspired by your guts. Be it right or wrong, which is not for me to judge nor it is in my interest or do I care to, I admire your courage to come forward and share your reality right now. I trust this decision will certainly move you forward and THROUGH this difficult time. I have also been through difficulties in life, and regardless of which area, I also learned the hard way that keeping it to yourself will hurt you the most in the long run; the least you get by not opening up is a severe depression. But, it is so much easier than done!

So, congratulations to you for doing what is best for your future and yourself, and for allowing those who really love and care for you and Ashley (your family, friends, and us) to help in whichever way we can, which for me is prayer. And may I suggest, that it may not be of any damage to you to also open up to dear God and say a prayer for yourself. He listens, my friend.

You know we have your back. This doesn’t change the game. We are moving forward. I know you will both do great, and I am looking forward to seeing you at the next event in full force. God bless you and thanks for the lesson here.

LeslieBell
Dave, I admire that you were able to go to everyone and share your story. I don’t think that I could have ever left my husband. You be encouraged. We love you too. LOL That scripture was a little beat up but we got the true meaning of it by what you said. 🙂 Someone once told me that a mistake is not a mistake if you’ve learned from it. God is a forgiving God. He said if we don’t forgive others, he will not forgive us. You are obviously going through a lot and my prayers are with you. You are doing the right thing. Be encouraged my friend!!!

Cindy Bloom
You amaze me more and more Dave! We have your back, as I know you have always had ours! Sending thoughts your way!

Sonia Morgado Oliveira
I have no words…

I just let the tears go down my face as I was reading…

So much to say but just feeling deep in my heart.

All the best always.

May the Lord bless you in your way…

Your follower,
Sonia Morgado Oliveira

LisaDingman1
You inspire me! My husband and I nearly divorced last year. It was a painful experience as you well know but the most painful part was how I could not trust anyone. I had several people like you that I thought I could lean on and tell the truth to however that was not the case. I was damned by them, condemned, and outcast. I lost several business partners and the rumors are still flying to this day! It has been difficult moving on in my business because I feel like people will not listen to me anymore because of this GREAT SIN!

Well, I keep trudging along trying to find my inner power and this has just helped strengthen me. The people who will judge and condemn are not worth your time, space, or effort. Keep doing what you want to heal yourself because you are no good to anyone when you are broken. Healing will come. This past August my husband and I celebrated our 26 years of marriage together and 32 years as being a couple. Gratefully, he and I were able to fix the issues that were driving us apart. For those who did not support us, they did not get to see he and I overcome our issues and obstacles. As for us, we are on a good path, happy and well-loved, and together, we are using our past to change the future.

David, you are a true inspiration for truth. Dab nabit, if people were perfect we would be in a place called heaven! Because we are not, we are here to help each other learn how to be the best US ever. You inspire that. You inspire truth in life, light in darkness, and triumph in struggle. Being open and honest with us allows us to be open and honest with ourselves. I wish I had had the support that you have. You, my dear man, are truly blessed.

Go heal, take the time you need and I for one will be doing what I need to in order to heal, strengthen, and move ahead. I will trudge through knowing the enemy is there but leaning on the power of God as well as the wisdom, encouragement, and advice that you give and I will bring that message to the troops.

God Bless You and Ash.

Suke
David: I have been through many struggles as well and can tell you that LIFE will throw you some curves but it is still so worth living! Sometimes a life partner (or wife/husband) fits better into your life as a wonderful friend. I know mine did.

I know you will be back with greater strength than before…..stay focused on your goal, whatever it may be. Keep positive energy flowing for yourself, Ashley, the new woman, and the baby. Use your powers of Attraction and what is meant to be…will be.

You have been so kind and such an inspiration to me. I KNOW you will sort things out. I send prayers and only positive vibes for you, my friend. I am one of the ones that Love You!

AntoineLamarMiller
Just said an awesome prayer for you my man, I had to follow through with my intuition on doing that. I am not ultra religious as my upbringing but I do Believe in God and I do realize that he put you in my life and others for a reason and nowhere near by accident.

Thank you for everything you do David we are all human no one is perfect nor should act as if they are, and no one is better than anyone else. You have shown me this over the last 5 months of being in my life and just put the cherry on top as they say.

You are a true leader for doing what you are doing over the next month, See you on the 30th bud.

Jeffpb1
I will be praying for you and everyone around you. Remember that God Loves you and is watching over you. In Proverbs 3:5-6 it said: “trust in Lord with all thine heart; lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he will direct thy paths”

I know exactly what you are going through, I’ve been there! It will get better soon and the pain will be a distant memory.

GilnLarissa
@DavidWood: You told us in your videos that you believed Ashley was the most incredibly gorgeous woman you ever met. She was with you in the tough times and in the good times. To “fall out of love” with her and fall into lust with a nobody who bears your child doesn’t show me that you are fighting the forces of evil if you can’t fight for Ashley’s sake. Settle the paternity suit and secure that baby’s future but seek rather to restore your commitment to Ashley and become a better man as a result. Otherwise, the forces of evil will have triumphed over your closest relationship and left you outside looking in. Be a man. Own up to your responsibility to Ashley first and foremost.

JasonTemple
@GilnLarissa From what I read Ashley left David to go be a movie star in Hollywood. And in life things change. To down Dave for “falling out of love” and to expect him to chase Ashley and try to stop her from what she wants to do is being totally ridiculous. You can’t make someone want to be with you. And none of this is ‘for Ashley’s sake’. She made her choices and wanted to leave. Chasing a woman when she wants to go in a different direction never works. David is doing what he knows best and has been honest about it.

JuanitaWaterman
@JasonTemple @GilnLarissa Here is the Problem with that when it is your wife and you say you support her dreams you go with her if not. You get on an airplane and visit her when you are lonely you do not go to a Bar. He set himself up. He needs to find out why. Only Wussies make excuses to Cheat on their Wives. IF is gonna be a father he better stop being a wussy first.

AndrewFlanagan
@JuanitaWaterman @GilnLarissa Thank goodness there are at least 3 of us who are Not ‘drunk’ on the DW kool aid 🙂 🙂

Dave, I hope you had sufficient respect for Ashley to get her ‘okay’ Before airing your Joint dirty laundry to the world.

When it comes to ‘love’, you Need to Grow up. I doubt your heart Is broken. Your story is teenage ‘love’ crap – falling for somebody who has shown no exclusivity/loyalty to you. Potentially, you have set yourself up for more ridicule i.e. she may love and be pregnant to another guy.

As I implied in my above post, you appear to have been a WUSSY in your marriage. You justify your cheating because you were lonely. Your post is absent of remorse for the emotional pain your actions probably caused Ashley.

You are at a crossroads in your life.

You could take the ‘soft’ option by getting drunk on all the “We love you” comments here that You Requested 🙁 – changing/learning nothing from this experience. 🙁 🙁 Or, you could take the empowering option by Manning Up and acknowledging & changing your ‘ugly’ character/personality/soul parts.

Again, there is nothing ‘wrong’ with your ‘ugliness’. We All have such elements. One of mine is Not letting go when, as you did, I am personally abused in response to a logical question.

Again, I’m left wondering whether a less arrogant more humble Dave Wood will start to show after your soul resetting. Also, I’m hoping you will encourage EN to drop this Fighting the Forces of Evil Movement BullSh*t. Stop acting as if the big boys/society/world etc are against EN – they aren’t. In fact, a Lot of us just wish you would do your thing among the ‘believers’ and shut the f up with the rest – if your kool aid works for you great but Stop abusing the rest of the world just because they Happily drink another kool aid. Karma, what you throw out there comes back at you – the abusive element of EN’s culture is its Own worst enemy. For Everybody’s sake, I pray for the emergence of a more Inviting – while continuing to be personally challenging – EN. For Your sake, I pray your soul resetting is enlightening (and not just lip service).

Regards
Andrew Flanagan

P.S. It would be well worth reflecting on some of the qualities of your brother Aki – in particular; his respective ability to be rational, calm, level-headed, willing to acknowledge improvements are required etc.

OnlineWAHMcoach
God bless you sweetheart. You will be in my prayers while you are gone. Thank you for all you do for us. Take care of yourself, & we will be ready to rock it when you get back!!! 🙂 Robin

Danny Long
You asked for it, so I will pray for you and your new love. Expect a miracle. I don’t judge you or condemn you and neither does the Lord, in fact by confessing as you did you are already forgiven, God has been drawing you near, I know that from watching other videos you have made. I especially liked the one where you picked up the bible and read out of it, that was awesome. God has a plan for your life and I know you are already right in the center of it. Just follow your heart and let your conscience be your guide. You are awesome David Wood. You are Mr. Badass!

Razabegg
WOW!

You are the Ultimate Badass Brother! You are something Else…What amazing courage to be honest upfront and caring. Thank you……I love You & Ashley as two amazing people that came into my life in a business that’s changed my mindset and I hope one day I will make you proud of me and one day I will be a leader that will help take ENV2 to a new level.

EllieWalsh
Your marriage didn’t fail …. it did exactly what the both of you needed … Now Ashley is on a path to her dream and so are YOU! This is not a mistake … it is a Discovery! And life is all about acknowledging and appreciating all the discoveries we have! 😉 Big Love to YOU!! <3

Bendavvis
I still do and always will have your back man. Email me if you need a bro. You know how to find me.

XavierBernard1
Honesty is the cornerstone to recovery. ENV2’s launch will be the biggest social launch in history.

Romola
I read all these people’s responses to you and just hope you see how much you are loved…

CaroleHibbard
Love you, Dave, and love Ashley. Wishing her much success with her dream of being an actress. And wishing you success in your dream to be a dad. You would be a great dad! Thank you for letting us know what is going on in your life. And prayers and wishes for you as you go through the 12-step program. Hope you find whatever you need. Much love!

TinaRhodie
I thought I was alone too while going through an abusive relationship. I wasn’t then and I’m not now. Know that YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! We are here for you as you’ve been for us and we’ll be here waiting with open arms for your return. I love you back <3 <3

SandyRodriguez
Hey Dave,

Know my heart goes out to you but I’m sure others have said it, this too shall pass and you will be back to your awesome badass self (ironically I was never really fond of that until I met you and Dave in Hawaii!).

Marriage is a two-way street and it takes two to make it and two to break it and quite honestly the fact that you and Ashley are still friends (at least that’s the way I read it), that says volumes about both of you.

I don’t think anyone should judge…I’m loving your twist on the whole Jesus story and how you can always reach for the humor to keep going. Every time I joke around or say or do something that I probably should not, I just look up and say, “Hey, you gave me this sense of humor [or this temper, or whatever]” and honestly, I think it’s fine. 🙂 It’s always sad when a marriage fails, but sometimes [as I’m sure others have shared with you], it just wasn’t meant to be. I have ZERO regrets about marrying my boys’ dad despite all the reasons I should not have, but I have three of the most awesome young men in my life that I am proud to call my sons. Without him, that could not be.

There are things in life that I just KNOW and I just feel that you are going to find this young lady and that she is fine. And whether or not she is carrying a mini-me version of you, Dave, if you love her, does it matter if it’s really yours biologically? I doubt it. Being a sperm donor does not make a dad. Being there for someone, raising and caring for a child, that’s what makes a parent and I have no doubt that as crazy and fun as you are, that whether it is meant to be right now within the next year or within the next decade, you will make the most awesome of dads. You are just too crazy and fun and honest that you could not fail at that role. I would be proud to call you dad [but you’re just too dang young…and well, that’s kind of weird, so let’s not go there! 🙂 ] –sorry, I fall to humor too!

I have no idea why anyone would be saying you made money because of the break-up but I’m just way too naive to figure people out and quite honestly, who the heck cares what negative people think…think back to the Jesus story and let them cast that first stone–no one can do it! We have all stumbled in life one way or the other and anyone that says they are perfect are delusional.

I agree, though, that a marriage should be a partnership and Jesse was literally just saying earlier today how happy he was that we are a team and that we work on our business together like Tony and Jessica Rush, Lawrence and Jessica Tam, Justin and D Verrengia, David Sharpe and Erin. You too shall find that partner, that’s another thing I KNOW in life. 🙂

Okay, it’s already too long…just wanted to let you know we do love you, we’re there for you, we’ll be here when you get back, you have an awesome team and partner that will keep everything afloat while you’re gone–you and Dave “raised” the family right, so now you can relax, get better and trust in what you have built.

Take care and hope I’ll see you in Orlando next month. 🙂 With love, Sandy & Jesse

Eric7280
Dave,

When I lost my Dad and Brother and Mom all in six months I felt alone as well until I shared what I was feeling and went into a 12-step program myself. I am happy for you that you have the courage to share your issues with us and feel confident in us all I don’t think I would have been able to do that when I went through my struggles. The one thing I know is that our struggles make us stronger and pain shared is pain lessoned. You are very lucky to have a person in your life like David Sharpe who has traveled the path that most believe no one has traveled when for real we all have traveled that path in one way or another and that is what makes us closer as human beings, we are not superheroes but just human beings that share the same qualities and confrontations than we know. I wish I could be in a closer relationship with you to let you know that you are not alone and I am here for you as you are and have been for me. There is a reason that my Facebook page photo has a pic of David Sharpe and I shaking hands because we share such a same past and I got to tell him that that night when that photo was taken. My prayers go out to you and I know you will get through this as we all have in our times of struggle. Your friend Eric Mathews.

Pruti01
It takes a lot of heart to put that out there because most men wouldn’t do that. And that makes you a Great leader.

KindlinDeals
David, I love you so much. I appreciate your transparency and honesty. Between you and Justin on the Empower Hour call tonight, you two have had me in tears all night. I understand EXACTLY what you’re going through. I moved out of my ‘little piece of heaven’, out from under my husband’s energy, away from my dogs who are my kids, giving up what felt like everything that ever meant anything to me, to embark on an incredible spiritual journey and following my dream. Taking time out and being in a peaceful quiet place with no distractions has given me the environment where my dreams can and have grown. I know that your recovery time will do the same for you. I look forward to seeing David V2 in Dallas! Emily Grider AKA Kindlin.

PayYourselfEveryday
You have to fight the Struggles to gain the Strength… Its our life’s learning curve.

Peace and love be with you Bro…

My prayers and thoughts to all.

PatriceTankersley
Dave,

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Ashley, the baby mama, and the baby. Thank you for sharing your story with all of us. We love you and respect you and we know that you are only human. Forgive yourself. We love you and Ashley. Nothing can change that. You go do what you need to do to heal. We are here for you.

Patrice

AwdheshPriyadarshi
I pictured this few days back: Photo with this: Big Buddha and on its top this: Photo

AnakinSky
Badass? More like DUMBass. You cheating Jedi bitch.

ChrisBlanks
Dave your in my prayers for your recovery. Thanks for sharing this story with us. There is nothing that you can’t overcome. You are doing the right thing by getting help when you feel you need it. Love you and see you soon.

keneepayne
WOW! AWESOMENESS!! Praying for you and your love ones!!! P.S. Love the Jesus story! 😉

giselewright
Wow. You are sooo very transparent. I am sad for you but know that you will find healing through all of this. One thing I do KNOW for SURE…is that the LORD NEVER SLEEPS….so we can. Be Blessed.

Roland Leveille
You are brave to reveal all this David. Both you and Ashley will survive this brilliantly. You just need time. Life is about changes and decisions, you know that. It’s a journey. Take the time you need for David. We love you man, you are one of the good guys.
Beth & Roland

DaveMeekhof
I forgot to mention “the rest of the story”:
… she later became his loyal wife and mother of King Solomon, the wisest ruler of Israel.
God is Good

PatriciaHenry
David 🙁 my heart is saddened, but somehow I saw this coming when I didn’t see Ashley in Denver.

DaveMeekhof
David,
Check out this story of another man named David who fell to the same temptations we all face:
2 Samuel 11
2 Samuel 12
But the story doesn’t end there. David went on to compose some beautiful Psalms, cherished by people today 3000 years later:
Meditation Blog
(More meditations written by a man in one of the biggest MLM companies here: Facebook Group)
I pray that you too will find God (and Ashley’s) forgiveness and re-unite. And that the three of you will figure out a way how to best raise your child.
God Bless,
David Meekhof

ChrisLockwood
Wow, it takes a lot of courage to reveal all this- I applaud you for doing that!

BIMJuggernaut
My Heart goes out to both You & Ashley. Relationships can be challenging. I wish nothing but the best for you both! Take all the time you need…We’ll keep handling the EN business until you get back…
We’re all Human, NONE of us are perfect & we all have struggles. So, do what you need to do to heal, and just know that you are Loved!
PS. Congrats on the Baby!

PhilMcGarvey
Dave! Thank you for your BEING and your presence! You inspire all of us!!!

SeanFurey
Andrew,
Absolutely agree.

andiegmz
Dave, go out there and do what you must so that you can be better in your heart. God bless and thank you for sharing this with everyone. Hurry back!

AnakinSky
DW….I know that you’re just another Illuminati Jedi Jesuit that fools people into thinking that being rich will buy you happiness and freedom. In reality, you’re still a SLAVE to the dollar bill.
P.S. – Jedi Bastard

SeanFurey
Very true….but people in pain often do not make great personal decisions. That doesn’t mean any of these responses (except encouragement to heal) are worth spit.

Raul Estrada
If you’re not making $30K/month in this business, he’s not going to listen to you anyway, so let it alone. This is a moment of cleansing for him unlike some of these sheep pimps you see trying to tell you that “God is asking for me to get a million dollars from all of you or you’re going to hell.” So let him alone and either support him for his actions or leave. It would be a totally different story if it was your father, son, brother, or whatever that did this.

SeanFurey
I just everyone not named David or Ashley would STFU!. The situation is none of your fucking business.

JohnMcKillop
Please people stop with the God and Jesus stuff. Get a grip and take responsibility for your own actions and decisions. We have to make the best of this one life that we have, be good to other people and hope we can live and die without too much regret…. David and Ashley have not made any mistakes they have just made their own choices and don’t need all this mumbo jumbo from people trying to make them feel bad about trying to be the best they can be. Be kind and supportive towards them or say nothing at all. Be nice to each other and be happy….

Elvire
Dear David,
We came back to this planet to remember Who We Are, and strive for coming close or reaching that status; we can only remember Who We Really Are by experiencing Who We Really Are Not – the contrast! I learned this from Conversations with God by Neale Donald Walsch.
That said, both of you signed up for this, as well as the lady you dated and who may be carrying your child. You all came together to provide each other this experience, so embrace it and move on – you have offered and continue to offer me a lot by means of being a mirror for me, thank you.
I send you loving, healing energy, knowing you will create the best life experience for you, and I will allow that to influence me to the extent I choose.
Namaste, and I love you, Elvire
PS if anybody feels offended by what you wrote, then that is THEIR problem, not yours. For me, you were fine, no worries. Those who do have a problem – read “What you think of me is none of my business” by Terri Cole Whitaker.

FrancoGonzalez
Anyone who would show up on this man’s own blog to stone him repeatedly with their arrogant words is saying nothing about the situation or about DW… and only coming to get attention to themselves. Beating him with your bible or your “personal growth” knowledge in public on his blog… says a lot about your weakness…
“Go, and sin no more.”

JuanitaWaterman
Jesus said to the Woman who was guilty of Adultery, Go and Sin no more. Think about it. He stopped them from killing her. But he did not condone the behaviour in Fact he said STOP IT. We can forgive him for the pain he has caused us. But we can not forgive him for what he did only God can.

heartwind2013
Cheating is abuse he could have given Ashley HIV AIDS or anything else you aren’t the only person he abused Andrew but if Ashley isn’t publicly screaming and yelling at him what right do we have? David is a marketing genius in how he worded this but people still have a right to chose how they feel, I feel for Ashley.

lisawalker
Dave I have followed you for around 3.5 years now and I thank you for your honestly although you don’t owe us the ‘whole story’ it’s really none of our business, at the end of the day you are a great leader but still only human!
Everybody makes mistakes in their life, none of us are perfect. I wish you and Ashley every happiness in going your separate ways and I know you will find the strength to power on and continue to lead a fantastic Company.
With Dave Sharpe on your side, he will keep you on track 🙂
I respect you for sharing though,
regards, Lisa x

AndrewFlanagan
David,
As you know, we are ‘enemies’ – because You took No time to get to know me/My Interest in improving EN’s Overall members’ performance L
I’m Not going to Suck up to you – As you have done, I’m going to talk straight with you – I’m going to give you potentially the Most Valuable qualities to reflect upon during your recovery J
Somewhat surprised you felt compelled to air your dirty laundry to world – beyond your close friends & family, it’s Nobodies’ business beyond “We are separating/divorcing”. Maybe, it’s part of your Incessant need to be the Centre of attention at All times 🙁 It’s been Very Obvious All year that your marriage was in trouble – neither of you talked about doing things together – so shouldn’t be news to anyone.
Your “I was lonely” comment sounds like an excuse/justification for cheating on your marriage 🙁 Not that I’m professing to be ‘better’ than you, despite having a deteriorating marriage for 8 years, even my ex-wife (who tried her Very Best, getting within 2.5 hours of succeeding, to kill me) said “The one thing I can 100% trust is that you would never cheat on me”. You are a Hypocrite quoting Jesus (in jest), when you committed adultery L
You say you want to be the greatest leader you can be. While you are resetting your soul, reflect on the lesson you learned a long time ago about humility. Probably thanks to your riches, you’ve Lost that humility. You’ve become an Arrogant As*hole L Unless you’re trying to ‘hypnotise’ people into buying EN products, I’ve Never seen you talk about your humble days living in a campervan. Take a leaf out of David Sharpe’s book – he Still talks about his addiction days. We all have ‘dark skeletons in our cupboards’ that we wished never happened – there is nothing ‘wrong’ with those past skeletons – they are what they are, as long as we learned from them how to became a stronger person. Many of the world’s Greatest Leaders were Very humble people – this humility lead to a Lot of Respected power, masses supported them because they knew their desires were Not selfish.

Aiza Avupre
Awe .. sweetie, I know how it SUCKS big fat donkey balls to hurt, so I won’t discount the pain with any of the BS pep talk. I am pretty sure you have no desire to start singing Kumbaya together either. But here is what I will tell you… CONGRATULATIONS! the very fact that you feel pain is validation that you are still VERY much ALIVE…. and this pain is merely a “soul purifier”, much like a jeweler burns gold to test it’s purity, your current amorous experience is burning you to test the truth of your soul. You are a brave man, and a kind and classy soul for wishing Ashley the best things in life. You are one hell of a badass gringo, behind your long haired hippy soul lies a fountain of hope who thrives on helping others. You have created a cult like movement of passionate people who are stepping up and out to excel in all areas of life. You are a powerful force of love. Keep your head up high (in fact I want you to feel HIGHER than a kite!) , and walk as if you have the biggest “arrow” ( I won’t draw you a picture here) that deserves to be in the Guinness Book of Records. Be grateful that you FEEL, it is because of this that you have created a global movement that uplifts people from all walks of life. Be grateful that your parents decided to “play hide the salami” that night, b/c they did a damn fine job in your production! You are a gift to everyone. Embrace your pain with pride knowing that this is just a purification process as you will AGAIN emerge bigger and better than EVER precisely because you are NOT a wussy! I send you my most positive rays of good juju, love, light, unconditional acceptance, and all the gooshy mooshy good vibes that you deserve. My thoughts are with you pumpkin 🙂

chrismtuttle
David Wood…you are one of the best leaders in the world. You put yourself out there for everybody that is involved with your company or not with unconditional love. I know deep down inside you really care about all of your followers…no doubt.
I have followed you since 2010 and I will always be on your list. By you coming out so to speak….makes you that much better of a leader.
I know you David(really I don’t..just been on your list for a long time) and I know you will come back even better. You are like the “6 Million Dollar Man! Our challenges make us who we are today, I have a testimony of that brother.
See you at the next event.

Jonathan Sweeting
Am going thru some shit right now so I know the feeling, money is great but that damn broken heart can get the toughest person to fall to their knees. Being strong is easier said than done but if anyone can do it You can bro. Love You too man

lisawalker
@AnakinSky BUT money ‘does’ buy you happiness, fact. Name one person who is 100% happy being poor, get real!

JohnMcKillop
@AnakinSky really?

AndrewFlanagan
@SeanFurey Totally Agree. He’s a very reactive person, often/sometimes to his detriment. Hopefully, he will learn that – where possible – contemplation instead is a ‘better’ approach – when you take time to respond, you become calmer/the ‘fire’ within you abates 🙂

AndrewFlanagan
@Raul Estrada So, peoples’ value to the world is Solely judged by how much they earn? ‘Interesting’

AndrewFlanagan
@SeanFurey Unfortunately, he invited this situation to be everybody else’s business by airing his dirty laundry to world – potentially highly disrespectful decision 🙁

JamieAmstutz
@JohnMcKillop Agreed!

Roland Leveille
@FrancoGonzalez I agree Franco. Some people are really something aren’t they and their opinions don’t mean shit. Always looking for attention even at another person’s cost. Shame, shame, shame.

JuanitaWaterman
@FrancoGonzalez Franco DW brought up the scripture I was just finishing it. I have my share of sins. we all do. But he brought up scripture. I do not think it is stoning him to finish it. Is that what you mean. You think I am stoning him? Oh well I guess you could call it that if you want.

JamieAmstutz
@FrancoGonzalez Nicely said!

AndrewFlanagan
@FrancoGonzalez Double standards 🙁 🙁

ChenoaAlamu
@JuanitaWaterman If God can forgive, then we can forgive as well. Forgive those who have sinned against us so that God can forgive US. Remember that??

AndrewFlanagan
@heartwind2013 I know there is a Long list of people that DW has abused because of his arrogance and delusion that the world is against his success. Maybe; Ashley has enough class, maturity and no need to be centre of attention/’demand’ respect from Others to not air their dirty laundry in public. I don’t perceive your “marketing genius” comment as a positive in this instance – can be perceived as Yet Another manipulation attempt by DW. My greatest wish is that the Real DW is revealed and stands up during the recovery programme 🙂

AnakinSky
@lisawalker – no…money is just a tool used to control YOU. The only value it has is what society GIVES to it. Really, it’s just a piece of paper. Your personal happiness should come from within yourself, not from materialistic items.

JohnMcKillop
@lisawalker @AnakinSky Wat you say is true Lisa but let’s be slaves to our dreams and our passions and the dirty ol’ dollar will follow. I know many wealthy people that are not happy and that’s SAD.

Raul Estrada
@AndrewFlanagan Not exactly. But if you’re an auto mechanic, you definitely shouldn’t be giving marriage advice. All we can do is support him or unsupport him. He’s an internet marketing expert who’s only good at giving quality advice in this type of business. And in these days, everyone wants money because we want more of life whether it’s a conscious or subconscious choice.
Maybe this was a mistake in him putting this on here, but it was inevitable that this would’ve been revealed sooner or later.

JohnMcKillop
@AndrewFlanagan @Raul Estrada that’s just one person’s opinion

JohnMcKillop
@AndrewFlanagan @SeanFurey What dirty laundry?

FrancoGonzalez
@JuanitaWaterman @FrancoGonzalez I didn’t mean that at you personally Juanita, no. So many have visited here and said their piece, and gone on with their lives… I’m talking about people who are relishing returning to throw more stones over and over.
Says a lot about their internal insecurities.
Dave’s my friend. That’s all. Like a little brother.

JuanitaWaterman
@ChenoaAlamu @JuanitaWaterman I only said that because it is between him and God. Not us. It is his own private problem.

hilarybassak
@AndrewFlanagan @heartwind2013 What a lot of balderdash -why don’t you just get off David’s blog and get a life

JohnMcKillop
@Raul Estrada @AndrewFlanagan It is better to hear it from Dave instead of some Chinese whispered version later on.

AndrewFlanagan
@hilarybassak So, you are saying Ashley has No class or maturity and Wants to be the centre of attention/’demands’ respect from Others? ‘Interesting’
I have a life that I now cherish, thanks – what a boring world it would be if we all shared exactly the same opinions of each others’ behaviour

SeanFurey

We both washed our hands of this two days ago. The only thing we said, and agreed upon, was that at times….David talks too much. If you can’t admit that…I don’t know about you. All people are flawed, and that was why I said everybody should just STFU. I don’t care who’s at fault, or if anybody’s at fault. Sometimes things just fall apart, and I thought all the judgemental stuff was especially heinous, as was the taking sides.

This is the last post about David/Ashley I will write period. They will both find their own way in the world.

alipope123

My thoughts are genuinely with you both at this time x

EdPrzybylski2

Hey Dave…. You, Ash, Baby, Baby Mama…. All are in our thoughts and we wish the best for all… Love You all regardless.

As far as any negative people out there what is that scripture… ALL have sinned and come short of the glory of God. So any of you people thinking you are righteous enough to throw stones I would say you are part of “ALL”….

Love Ya Man

Selina Dobson

Go mend your heart….. We love ya 🙂

AwdheshPriyadarshi

In my moving picture she is my sister.. David you have the world’s greatest helping hand, nothing can go wrong with you 🙂

AwdheshPriyadarshi

I pictured this few days back: Facebook Photo with this: Big Buddha Sukhothai and on its top: Another Facebook Photo

AnakinSky

Badass? More like DUMBass. You cheating Jedi bitch.

ChrisBlanks

Dave, you’re in my prayers for your recovery. Thanks for sharing this story with us. There is nothing that you can’t overcome. You are doing the right thing by getting help when you feel you need it. Love you and see you soon.

keneepayne

WOW! AWESOMENESS!!

Praying for you and your loved ones!!!

P.S. Love the Jesus story! 😉

giselewright

Wow. You are sooo very transparent. I am sad for you but know that you will find healing through all of this. One thing I do KNOW for SURE…is that the LORD NEVER SLEEPS….so we can. Be Blessed.

Roland Leveille

You are brave to reveal all this, David. Both you and Ashley will survive this brilliantly. You just need time. Life is about changes and decisions, you know that. It’s a journey. Take the time you need for David. We love you man, you are one of the good guys.

Love, Beth & Roland

DaveMeekhof

I forgot to mention “the rest of the story”: … she later became his loyal wife and mother of King Solomon, the wisest ruler of Israel. God is Good

PatriciaHenry

David 🙁 my heart is saddened, but somehow I saw this coming when I didn’t see Ashley in Denver.

DaveMeekhof

David,

Check out this story of another man named David who fell to the same temptations we all face:

2 Samuel 11 NIV

2 Samuel 12 NIV

By now you recognize that it’s about King David & Bathsheba.

But the story doesn’t end there. David went on to compose some beautiful Psalms, cherished by people today 3000 years later:

Meditate with Power Blog

(More meditations written by a man in one of the biggest MLM companies here: Facebook Group)

I pray that you too will find God (and Ashley’s) forgiveness and re-unite. And that the three of you will figure out a way how to best raise your child.

God Bless, David Meekhof.

ChrisLockwood

Wow, it takes a lot of courage to reveal all this—I applaud you for doing that!

BIMJuggernaut

My Heart goes out to both You & Ashley. Relationships can be challenging. I wish nothing but the best for you both! Take all the time you need…We’ll keep handling the EN business until you get back…

We’re all Human, NONE of us are perfect & we all have struggles. So, do what you need to do to heal, and just know that you are Loved!

PS. Congrats on the Baby!

PhilMcGarvey

Dave! Thank you for your BEING and your presence! You inspire all of us!!!

SeanFurey

Andrew, Absolutely agree.

andiegmz

Dave, Go out there and do what you must so that you can be better in your heart. God bless and thank you for sharing this with everyone. Hurry back!

AnakinSky

DW….I know that you’re just another Illuminati Jedi Jesuit that fools people into thinking that being rich will buy you happiness and freedom. In reality, you’re still a SLAVE to the dollar bill.

P.S. – Jedi Bastard

SeanFurey

Very true….but people in pain often do not make great personal decisions. That doesn’t mean any of these responses (except encouragement to heal) are worth spit.

Raul Estrada

If you’re not making $30K/month in this business, he’s not going to listen to you anyway, so let it alone. This is a moment of cleansing for him unlike some of these sheep pimps you see trying to tell you that “God is asking for me to get a million dollars from all of you or you’re going to hell.”

So let him alone and either support him for his actions or leave. It would be a totally different story if it was your father, son, brother, or whatever that did this.

SeanFurey

I just wish everyone not named David or Ashley would STFU! The situation is none of your fucking business.

JohnMcKillop

Please people stop with the God and Jesus stuff. Get a grip and take responsibility for your own actions and decisions. We have to make the best of this one life that we have, be good to other people and hope we can live and die without too much regret…. David and Ashley have not made any mistakes, they have just made their own choices and don’t need all this mumbo jumbo from people trying to make them feel bad about trying to be the best they can be. Be kind and supportive towards them or say nothing at all. Be nice to each other and be happy….

Elvire

Dear David,

We came back to this planet to remember Who We Are, and strive for coming close or reaching that status; we can only remember Who We Really Are by experiencing Who We Really Are Not – the contrast! I learned this from Conversations with God by Neale Donald Walsch.

That said, both of you signed up for this, as well as the lady you dated and who may be carrying your child. You all came together to provide each other this experience, so embrace it and move on – you have offered and continue to offer me a lot by means of being a mirror for me, thank you.

I send you loving, healing energy, knowing you will create the best life experience for you, and I will allow that to influence me to the extent I choose.

Namaste, and I love you, Elvire

PS if anybody feels offended by what you wrote, then that is THEIR problem, not yours. For me, you were fine, no worries. Those who do have a problem – read “What you think of me is none of my business” by Terri Cole Whitaker.

FrancoGonzalez

Anyone who would show up on this man’s own blog to stone him repeatedly with their arrogant words is saying nothing about the situation or about DW… and only coming to get attention to themselves. Beating him with your bible or your “personal growth” knowledge in public on his blog… says a lot about your weakness…

“Go, and sin no more.”

JuanitaWaterman

Jesus said to the Woman who was guilty of Adultery, Go and Sin no more. Think about it. He stopped them from killing her. But he did not condone the behaviour. In fact, he said STOP IT. We can forgive him for the pain he has caused us. But we cannot forgive him for what he did, only God can.

heartwind2013

Cheating is abuse he could have given Ashley HIV, AIDS, or anything else. You aren’t the only person he abused Andrew but if Ashley isn’t publicly screaming and yelling at him, what right do we have? David is a marketing genius in how he worded this but people still have a right to choose how they feel. I feel for Ashley.

lisawalker

@AnakinSky BUT money ‘does’ buy you happiness, fact. Name one person who is 100% happy being poor, get real!

JohnMcKillop

@AnakinSky really?

AndrewFlanagan

@SeanFurey Totally agree. He’s a very reactive person, often/sometimes to his detriment. Hopefully, he will learn that – where possible – contemplation instead is a ‘better’ approach – when you take time to respond, you become calmer/the ‘fire’ within you abates 🙂

AndrewFlanagan

@Raul Estrada So, people’s value to the world is Solely judged by how much they earn? ‘Interesting’

AndrewFlanagan

@SeanFurey Unfortunately, he invited this situation to be everybody else’s business by airing his dirty laundry to the world – potentially highly disrespectful decision 🙁

JamieAmstutz

@JohnMcKillop Agreed!

Roland Leveille

@FrancoGonzalez I agree, Franco. Some people are really something, aren’t they? And their opinions don’t mean shit. Always looking for attention, even at another person’s cost. Shame, shame, shame.

JuanitaWaterman

@FrancoGonzalez Franco, DW brought up the scripture. I was just finishing it. I have my share of sins, we all do. But he brought up scripture. I do not think it is stoning him to finish it. Is that what you mean? You think I am stoning him? Oh well, I guess you could call it that if you want.

JamieAmstutz

@FrancoGonzalez Nicely said!

AndrewFlanagan

@FrancoGonzalez Double standards 🙁 🙁

ChenoaAlamu

@JuanitaWaterman If God can forgive, then we can forgive as well. Forgive those who have sinned against us so that God can forgive US. Remember that?

AndrewFlanagan

@heartwind2013 I know there is a Long list of people that DW has abused because of his arrogance and delusion that the world is against his success. Maybe Ashley has enough class, maturity, and no need to be the center of attention/’demand’ respect from Others to not air their dirty laundry in public. I don’t perceive your “marketing genius” comment as a positive in this instance – can be perceived as Yet Another manipulation attempt by DW. My greatest wish is that the Real DW is revealed and stands up during the recovery program 🙂

AnakinSky

@lisawalker – no…money is just a tool used to control YOU. The only value it has is what society GIVES to it. Really, it’s just a piece of paper. Your personal happiness should come from within yourself, not from materialistic items.

JohnMcKillop

@lisawalker @AnakinSky Wat you say is true, Lisa, but let’s be slaves to our dreams and our passions, and the dirty ol’ dollar will follow. I know many wealthy people that are not happy and that’s SAD.

Raul Estrada

@AndrewFlanagan Not exactly. But if you’re an auto mechanic, you definitely shouldn’t be giving marriage advice. All we can do is support him or unsupport him. He’s an internet marketing expert who’s only good at giving quality advice in this type of business. And in these days, everyone wants money because we want more of life whether it’s a conscious or subconscious choice.

Maybe this was a mistake in him putting this on here, but it was inevitable that this would’ve been revealed sooner or later.

JohnMcKillop

@AndrewFlanagan @Raul Estrada that’s just one person’s opinion

alipope123

@AndrewFlanagan @SeanFurey I believe there is no ‘dirty laundry’ going on here… the fact that David W has revealed his actions for exactly what they are (good or bad, happy or sad).. is another testament to exactly how open the Empower Network really is. The company is built solidly on transparency and trust. David W and David S never say you will make money with their program and there is an income disclosure that is updated in live time and shows all members of the company, not just active affiliates. David W and David Sharpe make their money in exactly the same way as we do… as an affiliate and not by shaving from the pay of their ’employees’. There is no such thing as an ’employee’ in this company… everyone has an equal chance if they decide to run with it. Now, the fact that the very ‘secret sauce’ of this company is transparency and authenticity… THIS is why David W has felt an exceptional need to make a ‘public’ announcement. Because he inspires so many to shoot for the moon in order to have a great chance at landing in the stars… and it must be very very tricky to keep up this level of motivation when you feel there may be different things going on behind the scenes. This could not have been easy for either David or Ashley. The funny thing is that it has been commented to me that The Empower Network is full of mumbo jumbo brainwashing etc. etc., and in a funny kind of way I do believe there is an element of ‘brainwashing’ yet THE RIGHT KIND. We are brainwashed every day to think it is acceptable to work for minimum wage. That it is acceptable to reach retirement age and still have to carry on working a little as you haven’t accumulated savings. That it is acceptable that you cannot survive on one wage, and both the mother and father have to work full-time to meet the bills. That it is acceptable that young people often now cannot even afford to get mobile in a car in order to find a job and they are becoming a lost generation. So if anyone asks me now that very same question, I would say … in a way… yes… you do get brainwashed… yet brainwashed to chase your dreams, keep fighting if desired results aren’t immediate, to become the very best that you can be, to be a better wife, husband, mother, father, and friend and to try every day to make someone somewhere feel like there is hope. I cannot imagine many corporate bosses giving a public announcement about their marital status, because rarely would a corporate boss have that deeper level of interaction with their relative ’employees’ … or perhaps that insane need to be honest… or indeed a massive desire to be the very best role model they could wish to be….. it is always a sad situation when couples go their separate ways. I cannot ever imagine a time when there is no pain. Yet David W and Ashley have my very best wishes and you have my best wishes too. I hope you are a happy person.

JohnMcKillop

@AndrewFlanagan @SeanFurey What dirty laundry?

FrancoGonzalez

@JuanitaWaterman @FrancoGonzalez I didn’t mean that at you personally, Juanita, no. So many have visited here and said their piece, and gone on with their lives… I’m talking about people who are relishing returning to throw more stones over and over. Says a lot about their internal insecurities.

Dave’s my friend. That’s all. Like a little brother.

JuanitaWaterman

@ChenoaAlamu @JuanitaWaterman I only said that because it is between him and God. Not us. It is his own private problem.

hilarybassak

@AndrewFlanagan @heartwind2013 What a lot of balderdash – why don’t you just get off David’s blog and get a life

JohnMcKillop

@Raul Estrada @AndrewFlanagan It is better to hear it from Dave instead of some Chinese whispered version later on.

AndrewFlanagan

@alipope123 @JohnMcKillop So (justifying because he was “lonely”) adultery is Not dirty laundry? ‘Interesting’

So All EN members are now going to follow your leader by publicly airing your dirty laundry too? Should be ‘entertaining’

Not that this is the forum to discuss, but EN’s supposed ‘secret sauce’ of transparency and authenticity results in Minimal financial benefit to its Overall member base – Real Simple cost inclusion in the (half truth) income disclosure results in 85-95% of members operating their EN business at a Loss 🙁 🙁

AndrewFlanagan

@hilarybassak So, you are saying Ashley has No class or maturity and Wants to be the center of attention/’demands’ respect from Others? ‘Interesting’

I have a life that I now cherish, thanks – what a boring world it would be if we all shared exactly the same opinions of each others’ behaviour

Xarah

I hope you find her soon. I hope she’s safe and sound. Thank you for sharing your story!

LorrainePierce

Life is a journey, a road trip, with different paths, potholes, detours, and in the end is our destiny. Enjoy the journey and embrace your future and present. Your honesty and openness will attract the same.

~ Lorraine

saqamaweb

Take it easy man…just be cool..pray your way to OK!

rwhazlett

You sure do know how to make a grown man cry, Dave 🙂 I appreciate your honesty and you have a whole army to support you. Best of luck with everything and I know this will help so many others who are in similar situations.

AlyssaShaker

Thanks for authentic sharing….I left you a Facebook message that’s probably in your junk folder.

sgerveh2

DAVIDE YOU ARE THE GREATEST LEADER OF HEART OF THOUSAND PEOPLE THAT PRAY FOR YOUR HAPPINESS. BE COOL…

sgerveh2

IT WAS SHOCKING WHO DAVID AND DAVIDE YOU GUYS CHANGING LIFE.

mijaandlucy

Much love to you Dave, and prayers for baby’s momma.

SueWhitten1

David, you are a very smart man to be getting some help for your pain. Take a break from the craziness of life and know that you have thousands of people who truly love and support you. I suffered alone and just realized it’s been about 20 years since I was married. That’s sad. After my divorce, my life was filled up raising my children and diving into work. Having a great marriage is very important to me and I believe one day it will happen for me. Get the help you need and always follow your heart. You are loved for your uniqueness, honesty, and true heart. Thanks for being YOU.

PaigeSibley

All Love, Dave, All Love…

weloveyoutoo

WOW, that is a lot to go through right now! You know the thing that is the greatest about you is your humility, no matter what you have accomplished in your life! This is just another challenge that will make you even better as the friend everyone wishes they had! Having marriage problems is very common, so many people become good friends, get married, and later because of different interests find themselves happier living different lives. That is no one’s fault. You are truly one of the most genuinely caring human beings I have ever known – you love people like Mother Teresa loved children, and have compassion for people’s struggles like the Dalai Lama. You are very young, so even if you find out that child is not yours, you, through a conscious decision, will find and attract the right person to yourself and live happily ever after. God Bless You.

faht2010

We all go through life and struggle with something, and no one is perfect. Thanks for sharing Dave, it just really made me realize that there are so many others that share my problem. I honestly felt the same way, like telling no one was the best, but the difference is it’s about two little girls that are in my life and not about my husband.

Liz Powell

Dave, first of all – CONGRATULATIONS ON BECOMING A FATHER!! (Well, soon!) You’re in for a wonderful experience! Secondly, my heart goes out to you and because I already know that you are capable of anything, including healing your broken heart, I look forward to seeing you when you come out the other side. Healed. Stronger. Wiser. And even more loving than you ever dreamed you could be before. Dave, I can’t thank you enough for sharing what you’re going through right now. It’s helped me reinforce my belief that sharing my story on my blog a few months ago, which involved separation and divorce, was the authentic thing to do. Thank you for leading the way. With love and total respect, Liz.

Aiza Avupre

Hey, many of us will have different opinions and views, but we should really give Dave credit for putting it out there. Regardless of our personal beliefs, we should come together with unconditional unity and simply wish him PEACE and true happiness. At the end of the day, we are ALL human with both faults and virtues. Some folks here sound a bit judgmental, but the key is not to compare ourselves with others; we only have the right to compare the reflection that looks back at us in the mirror today with who we were before. We all want the very same thing, to become better versions of ourselves. Dave has created the EMPOWER network, and we should live up to the very name by empowering ourselves and each other to constantly improve and excel.

Ugetpaid

David, just remember when the Lord closes one door he opens another. Love is a serious emotion and real love relationships take work from both parties. My grandparents were married 51 years. I asked her the secret to their long marriage. She says your grandfather and I put each other first and we have a plan in our marriage, we are friends, and when we argue we never hit below the belt. Dave, just chill. With all the great things you have done, God has granted you success. Now He is flipping the script and testing you for the next phase in your life. This new girl who is pregnant may not even be the one for you, but God has you thinking. You need a woman who not only loves you but is on the same page with you and shares your values. David, greatness comes with a price, and love is the highest price paid. Just being a possible dad won’t fix it. You have to be mentally ready for the lifetime commitment that comes with it all. You give up the ‘I’ for a ‘we,’ and your partner must be on that page with the love and support that comes with it. But because women are emotional, men are the most compromising at times. For every successful man, there is a special woman responsible for him, be it mother, sister, or wife. The Lord has a special woman for you, and He is getting you ready. This may be a time of healing for you in your eyes and mind, but the Lord is making and helping you grow. Peace, Homie.

Donald Candys, Ugetpaid Team.

roslandlunyea

God has already forgiven you Dave! No one has the right to judge you because everyone falls short of the glory of God; you are only human. This does not take away my feelings of the awesome person that you are, how starting this business had changed my life, and the many lives that you have changed in such a short period of time for the better. Yes, you need time alone to sort things out, and without a doubt you will be back bigger, better, and more focused. I will pray for you, Ashley, your lover, and your unborn child. I’ve been through so many things in life and have gained much wisdom. I wish you much love, peace, and understanding in your journey.

– Rosland Sherrod <3

derisem moderator

God is with you.

jordanarama888

Amazing Dave! I heard about your situation and felt immediately “bummed.” I wasn’t sure totally why but was afraid to read it for myself. When I read it, however, I was immediately uplifted by the way you boldly take responsibility for the facts and even for OUR FEELINGS AND OUR REACTIONS to these events. You are already cooler than you were before. Truly sorry for the pain. You will transmute it. LOTS OF LOVE.

– JORDANA (MIAMI)

BrandyeDague

Wow, I am so feeling blessed by the outgoingness of your personal life. You continue to amaze me with your love, passion & transparency. My life has taken a sad twist and this blog post has really lifted my spirits, not because of your broken heart, but your willingness to share & your ability to press forward. Thank you, Dave, and you will be in my prayers!

BobUllman1

Thanks, Dave, for being honest with us. Most company owners would never do this, and I feel that we have a really honest and upfront owner. I love EN and wish the best to both Dave and Ashley. Relationships are very difficult, and let’s not be quick to criticize. I find that those that are quick to criticize others usually are hypocrites.

alipope123

My thoughts are genuinely with you both at this time x.

EdPrzybylski2

Hey Dave…. You, Ash, Baby, Baby Mama…. All are in our thoughts, and we wish the best for all. Love you all regardless. As far as any negative people out there, what is that scripture… ALL have sinned and come short of the glory of God. So any of you people thinking you are righteous enough to throw stones, I would say you are part of “ALL”….

Love ya, Man

Selina Dobson

Go mend your heart….. We love ya 🙂

AwdheshPriyadarshi

In my moving picture, she is my sister.. David, you have the world’s greatest helping hand, nothing can go wrong with you 🙂

ChrisBlanks

Dave, you’re in my prayers for your recovery. Thanks for sharing this story with us. There is nothing that you can’t overcome. You are doing the right thing by getting help when you feel you need it. Love you, and see you soon.

keneepayne

WOW! AWESOMENESS!! Praying for you and your loved ones!!! P.S. Love the Jesus story! 😉

giselewright

Wow. You are sooo very transparent. I am sad for you but know that you will find healing through all of this. One thing I do KNOW for SURE…is that the LORD NEVER SLEEPS….so we can. Be Blessed.

Roland Leveille

You are brave to reveal all this, David. Both you and Ashley will survive this brilliantly. You just need time. Life is about changes and decisions, you know that. It’s a journey. Take the time you need for David. We love you, man, you are one of the good guys.

– Beth & Roland

DaveMeekhof

I forgot to mention “the rest of the story”: … she later became his loyal wife and mother of King Solomon, the wisest ruler of Israel. God is Good.

ChrisLockwood

Wow, it takes a lot of courage to reveal all this. I applaud you for doing that!

BIMJuggernaut

My heart goes out to both you and Ashley. Relationships can be challenging. I wish nothing but the best for you both! Take all the time you need… We’ll keep handling the EN business until you get back… We’re all human, NONE of us are perfect & we all have struggles. So, do what you need to do to heal, and just know that you are Loved! PS. Congrats on the Baby!

PhilMcGarvey

Dave! Thank you for your BEING and your presence! You inspire all of us!!!

SeanFurey

Andrew, Absolutely agree.

andiegmz

Dave, go out there and do what you must so that you can be better in your heart. God bless, and thank you for sharing this with everyone. Hurry back!

Elvire

Dear David, we came back to this planet to remember Who We Are, and strive for coming close or reaching that status; we can only remember Who We Really Are by experiencing Who We Really Are Not – the contrast! I learned this from “Conversations with God” by Neale Donald Walsch. That said, both of you signed up for this, as well as the lady you dated and who may be carrying your child. You all came together to provide each other this experience, so embrace it and move on – you have offered and continue to offer me a lot by means of being a mirror for me, thank you.

I send you loving, healing energy, knowing you will create the best life experience for yourself, and I will allow that to influence me to the extent I choose.

Namaste, and I love you, Elvire.

PS: If anybody feels offended by what you wrote, that is THEIR problem, not yours. For me, you were fine, no worries. Those who do have a problem – read “What you think of me is none of my business” by Terri Cole Whitaker.

FrancoGonzalez

Anyone who would show up on this man’s own blog to stone him repeatedly with their arrogant words is saying nothing about the situation or about DW… and only coming to get attention to themselves. Beating him with your bible or your “personal growth” knowledge in public on his blog… says a lot about your weakness… “Go, and sin no more.”

AndrewFlanagan

@AlyssaShaker Authentic sharing… Hmm, Drawing Ridiculous Attention.

ChristiJohnson

@Ugetpaid Very, very well said.

AndrewFlanagan

@Ugetpaid Very Well Said 🙂 🙂 🙂

AndrewFlanagan

@derisem Seek and listen to His advice 🙂 🙂

lisawalker

@AnakinSky BUT money ‘does’ buy you happiness, fact. Name one person who is 100% happy being poor, get real!

JohnMcKillop

@AnakinSky really?

AndrewFlanagan

@SeanFurey Totally Agree. He’s a very reactive person, often/sometimes to his detriment. Hopefully, he will learn that – where possible – contemplation instead is a ‘better’ approach. When you take time to respond, you become calmer, and the ‘fire’ within you abates 🙂

JamieAmstutz

@JohnMcKillop Agreed!

JamieAmstutz

@FrancoGonzalez Nicely said!

sgerveh2

@AndrewFlanagan @derisem WE ALL HAVE GREATEST LEADER, HONEST MAN TO FOLLOW. PRAY FOR BIG DADDY….

AnakinSky

@AndrewFlanagan @”Tag Team Moms” – The “leaders” haven’t expressed their support because in the back of their mind they’re thinking, “How could you, Dave…you adulterous bastard” lol. Besides, what could Vick Strizheus say? He’s been involved with enough scandals as it is lol!

AnakinSky

@lisawalker – no…money is just a tool used to control YOU. The only value it has is what society GIVES to it. Really, it’s just a piece of paper. Your personal happiness should come from within yourself, not from materialistic items.

JohnMcKillop

@lisawalker @AnakinSky What you say is true, Lisa, but let’s be slaves to our dreams and our passions, and the dirty ol’ dollar will follow. I know many wealthy people that are not happy, and that’s SAD.

JohnMcKillop

@AndrewFlanagan @Raul Estrada That’s just one person’s opinion.

FrancoGonzalez

@JuanitaWaterman @FrancoGonzalez I didn’t mean that at you personally, Juanita, no. So many have visited here and said their peace, and gone on with their lives… I’m talking about people who are relishing returning to throw more stones over and over. Says a lot about their internal insecurities. Dave’s my friend. That’s all. Like a little brother.

AndrewFlanagan

@sgerveh2 Hmm… He was Not initially honest with his wife 🙁

IsabelAimee

Yes sweetheart x So beautiful to see you like this.

You are the mark 2 and it’s going to be wonderful. And yes, oh my god, there is so much help we never even dreamed we could get – and I use it every single day of my life… even when it gets better (and it does), the increased sensitivity of feeling more alive means that what appears to be normal for someone else can knock you sideways… and that’s all OK.

We are all learning how to congratulate ourselves for what we DO… and to forget about what we couldn’t do… because we have all the time in the world to learn all of that… BADASS 🙂 Viva you!

robert9876

Hey man, hang in there. You will find your woman and love. Also, my love to Ashley and hope that she finds what she is looking for. One day you will look back and will understand your journey. You have a whole pile of friends here for you.

quico saunders

So you got someone pregnant, don’t know “where she is”, and you’re acting like that is something to be proud of? Dude, you have some SERIOUS issues. And your line saying “I’m not even sure if it’s my kid” is a lovely little way to accuse the girl that is pregnant with your child of being promiscuous. Classy move, Dave.

Since you’re “so rich”, I imagine that you will be supporting this child no matter what happens between you and the child’s mother? And since you live in Costa Rica to avoid paying taxes like the rest of the actual WORKING people of the USA, money shouldn’t be a problem.

I also have to say that the whole making a joke out of Jesus move in your little story above is a bad look. I know that part of your hustle is to make the people feeding your bank account in the empower network feel like they are part of a “family”, where people care for each other.

But if you literally can’t even locate the woman that is carrying your child in a country as small and communal as Costa Rica, then either you are mentally handicapped or a huge asshole.

dero

Keep your head up David… you’ve been through difficult times before and overcame it. You’re gonna do it again!

StacyEaglin

Very touching and I agree with the 12-step program. We all have our struggles, but one thing for sure, because we all love one another here in Empower Network, you will be back with tons more of badassery and maybe a little bad ass on the way. I hope so anyway and I pray she comes back to you and the relationship rocks out and y’all grow old together. I love you man and you’ve always lifted me up. #Always

bmorris

Dave, I love you even more…. God has a plan for you no matter what you know about in His Word. I am going through the toughest road in my life right now that I have ever gone down. I know there are caring people around me, but they are in a mess of a life themselves.

Just know that you are being watched in a very caring way by many. I thank God that none of us are perfect and for being the human that He created us to be. I hope that you connect with this woman and her child one day so you can know the peace of it within. I have only one son. He is the world to me! I waited till I was 27 years old to have him. I have no clue why I waited so long, but time with him has gone so fast! He is 20 years old now and has joined the Marine Corps. He has been stationed in Japan for a year now, and he has another year before he gets to come back to the states. I will get the blessing of seeing him this coming Christmas, God willing…. I really miss him lots!

He is my life! His dad and I got divorced when he was 5 years old. I have been married once more after that, and just went through my second divorce. I know it was both of us that made it fall apart… but hey… at least we tried.

I am single now… and am very scared of even trying that again. If it is meant for me to be with someone… then I know in my heart that it will happen. I’ve had my heart broken twice, and it doesn’t get any easier….. I’m not going to sugar coat it either. Just hang in there…. I know you will prevail one day… because you have the strong desire to never give up, and that, my friend, is what is going to pull you through to the best victory yet!!

Take your time in finding yourself again… you are well worth it… and you well deserve to be happy!! Smile, it looks good on you!! 🙂 Lots of love and cares to you!

NancyHoltzen

Power On! Part of my vision is a better relationship than the one I’m in. One that supports me and loves me. I turn to EN – I KNOW my future is there. My current other is not on the same page (huge heads up that we are not on the same page). See you in Anaheim. Sending blessing of pure light source energy your way.

Scarlettroger

Dave, I have thought about you and your situation and just wanted to add to my story I shared with you. I met this man 25 years ago, I walked into this room, he looked up at me, and it was love… or I thought.

The first time I was with him (sad to admit if my kids ever see this) was our 2nd week of dating and the first time I became pregnant. That took what I thought was love to a whole different level. We were creating a family. NO… I was walking into the beginning of HELL. I stayed with this toxic relationship for 20 years. Dave, I walked into the marriage with 1.5 million in the bank and was left penniless and a shell of a person. I ended up with 100 sleeping pills in my hand and in the mental hospital for a week. That relationship completely destroyed me. It wasn’t love; it was called codependency.

I hope and pray for you that this is the one and that this works out, but I also know looking back, my daughter would have been much better off if we had remained friends. Instead, we brought 2 more victims into the world and our unhealthiness.

Like you, we are great people apart, but together we did not work. I’m just sharing this so you know we have been there, and at the time, it can be crippling. I hope this is going to work, but what I have learned is that just because God does not approve of divorce does not mean to put up with 18 affairs in 23 years.

Now I am such a better and stronger woman who has become healthy (one day at a time) and I have a lot to offer young girls who think they HAVE to get married or HAVE to be together to be a family. My children have 4 awesome parents. They are the lucky ones. I also know way more than most how to raise up from nothing and create my own life on my terms, not because of daddy’s money. Keep up your awesomeness; you have been a life changer…. love ya Dave!

sam200512

“Let he who is NOT a wussy cast the first stone.” I am with you Dave. I will pray for you. God loves you and he will keep you going. When he brought you here as an awesome leader, he had bigger plans for you. We all love you Dave. You are awesome. Always remember that.

MartinDekker

There is one thing in life we can not predict, create or control and that is Falling In Love. And as we Fall In Love, there is always the chance we may Fall Out Of Love. Finding our soulmate is as much an experience of life as finding ourselves, and there is no handbook to tell us how it works.

The experience of being In Love and being Loved is to be cherished deep inside our heart. As we all change through the journey of life, so our love for one another changes. It may grow stronger, or it may grow weaker, and in the end, we can only be thankful and blessed that we have experienced the wonderful feelings the universe has given us of Being In Love!!

Love to All…

AmyWells1

WOW!… thank you for sharing. It is tough to go through struggle, especially heartbreak. One thing I have learned is, the Universe Knows What it is Doing. There is order in all the chaos. Somehow, all of this is leading you to who you are meant to be – the core of who you are. I have learned that from healing my own heartbreak from the death of my husband and raising my toddler for the last 3 years on my own.

You have inspired me so much with your vision and who you are and how you show up. THANK YOU! The best years of your life are still to come. XO ~ You are loved.

Scarlettroger

Wow… you are awesome. Been there done that, and I lost all. Thank you for making yourself transparent, and we will all walk through this one day at a time.

By the way, I went through aa 90 in 90, and like yourself, it wasn’t drugs or alcohol; it was addiction to unhealthy relationships. Fast forward 5 years, and God brought the man he meant for me. Thank you for being you, and thank you for helping me get it all back. We love you.

AngelaHolmes

Dave, you and Dave Sharpe have turned EN into a success because of things like this (DS – drug/alcohol addiction and DW – marriage woes). People value honesty… at least I do. Here at EN, we are a family… good, bad, and indifferent. Thanks for your candor… I’m with EN for the long haul. Love that you haven’t lost your sense of humor, “Let he who is Not a wussy cast the first stone.” Simply hilarious… only Dave Wood…

rogere7

David, Great to read your post on relationships. I find there is NO failure in relationships. Instead, there is a recognition that it works or that it doesn’t. If it doesn’t work, that is not failure, that is success at being real and recognizing it was worth trying.

If it doesn’t work, and we deny it, then we are tempting codependency to set in and ruin our life. Keeping some bullshit vow of marriage being forever is holding on to a paradigm that no longer is pertinent. Loyalty to a vow is not near as important, or realistic, as loyalty to the TRUTH!

Happiness happens when we accept the truth as it comes. Denying the truth in a marriage relationship is a sure sign of dishonesty with ourselves and the other person.

I applaud your choices, and I respect deeply your ability to be truthful, accountable, and transparent in these matters. That is why I signed up on EN, you are bold-faced-being-real-with-integrity-and-honesty. David, YOU ROCK!

Thanks for being real, and as a leader, setting a great example.

Sincerely, Roger Lothamer (rogere7)