Haha, I can so relate! Except I'm now thinking - I guess this was just another sign that I missed along the way. I definitely think I must...
I'm glad for you that you had your first therapy session. Your feelings of guilt and thoughts of just trying to ignore everything and go back to...
OnThe Highway, you are right. And I am coming out from the emotional wall. I tend to get stuck with seeing only two possibilities, and I'm...
Feeling the truth, knowing the truth, stating the truth - so powerful, and it does feel so good to say it and be accepted in your truth by...
Thanks for your virtual hugs - I can feel them across the miles. I'm breathing better today, knowing I'll figure things out somehow. A good...
Hi LostInDaydreams, My oldest is through college and on her own now and the youngest is in college, so only home in the summer. He's home now...
I didn't know where to turn this morning, until I realized that I have my anonymous friends out here on EC. I sent an email to my therapist...
You have forged your way through the dark forest and found the treasure! Haha, seriously, I'm so happy for you - and you are an inspiration...
Baristajedi, That is so cool to hear. You two seem to be in a good place with his acceptance of the new you and your new lives. Congratulations....
Lost in Daydreams, Welcome to EC. I am in the same boat. I've had a few months to acknowledge this truth to myself and I'm starting to be OK...
Two newish podcasts that I really like are Nancy and Come Out, Come Out.
Thanks to all of the folks here on EC - you guys really do help me make it through the day. Jackie, I 'm so proud of you and happy for you! You...
Hey Baristajedi, I can actually feel your words, they ring so true, and yet... What I'm trying to say is, the overwhelming realization after my...
Jackie, So good to hear about your meetup excursion. I have been thinking about going too, but haven't quite gotten my nerve up. I'm sure it...
Jackie, you have inspired me yet again! I'm finding such support and inspiration in your posts. Thank you. And I agree with the others that you...
I agree! Feeling like the lyrics are all talking to me directly. I'm feeling like I'm awakening to the world in this new way - and I'm opening my...
I've been where you are...and probably many of us have. My catalyst was such an important person in my life - and her waking me up happened so...
Thanks for that, "older women are sexy", Anthemic! Makes my morning. ;)
Thanks Moonsparkle, you write with clarity and all I want to say is that you all are keeping me sane, grounded and ready to take on another day. I...
I think so many of us are in this same position, and I feel we are all pulling each other along. Jackie, I too feel ups and downs are more...