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My journey has just begun....

Discussion in 'LGBT Later in Life' started by junebug99, Sep 17, 2017.

  1. junebug99

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    Although my journey has just begun along the path of self discovery I feel a sense of calm in my soul. I am at peace with myself and my racing thoughts are now behind me. I am almost complete. A sense of order has returned to my life. I feel happier than I have been in a long time. Only time will tell if my marriage will last much longer. Will he and I remain friends? Will we live in the same house? Will I leave the marriage? The answers will come with time. And I am patient to let them come when they will. I know that it would not be easy. And feelings will likely get hurt. But sometimes the heart needs to break before it can heal and open itself to a world of love and appreciation. I am grateful that all of you are here to join me on this journey and I hope that our paths will all lead to happiness.
     
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    Beautifully said! I'm so happy to read that you are in a peaceful, accepting place. Keep following your heart and the answers will come! I hope to feel inspired myself again sometime soon. This has been such a rollercoaster.
     
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    I'm so happy for you being on the path that you are on. I'm cheering for you!
     
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    Congratulation my friend!!! I hope someday I would reach where you are today :grin:
     
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    "But sometimes the heart needs to break before it can heal and open itself to a world of love and appreciation."

    So very true. Have you read the book Broken Open: How Difficult Times Can Help Us Heal? It's about this exact idea. Sometimes we need the fire before we can become the Phoenix.
     
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    No. I haven't read that book. I just might go get it.
     
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    It helped me through some difficult times. Perhaps it can do the same for you.
     
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    Sounds like a great place to be in your mind. :slight_smile:
     
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