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Post by reinventmyself on Jul 14, 2009 8:41:20 GMT -8
I met with a friend last night and we watched the sunset over a glass of wine. He is someone I once dated.. was obsessed with (shocker!! LOL) but now has become a good plantonic friend. He mentioned a couple set backs he had just had in the past 2 weeks. I was impressed on how he handled the set backs with optimism and patience. He exuded a calmness that I was envious of. Alittle later we touched on recent relationships, I reigned myself in as I could feel my venom bubble to the surface. What I could see was how bitter I am over my recent breakup. . My ex H's name even came up in passing. I felt like a dam about to burst. I've been sneaking up on the this one and I have to thank my friend for bringing it home for me. It's time for me to forgive. I see how my anger and hurt has held me hostage. I had just mentioned to another dear friend that I felt my past 9 years since my divorce has been one struggle after another. As I approach my 50th birthday this week what I want for myself is to be OK with where I am at. No more searching for that `perfect family' unit for my sons. Especially seeing that time is past and they are out on their own. I so much wanted to give them that. I just want to be at peace and stop struggling and embrace my life and all that I am thankful for. It will be a process. . But I think I am ready.
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carrie
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Post by carrie on Jul 18, 2009 17:51:47 GMT -8
Good for you!!
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siouxsiexloveless
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Being addicted to love isn't love; it's an addiction. I can over come this!
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Post by siouxsiexloveless on Aug 3, 2009 18:42:31 GMT -8
This is beautiful. Thank you for sharing this with us all.
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