It's been a while since I've been here - but I just felt the need to come back today.
Today I feel relaxed, hopeful, scared - a weird combination, I know.
I am visiting a guy that I met almost 3 months ago online. He lives 8 hours away from me. Neither of us were looking to meet someone. We met on a penpal website. I was looking for human contact (non-PTSD related :)) and he was looking for international penpals for research for the class he teaches. We connected immediately and things are moving quickly.
So I feel relaxed and hopeful, because so far this week with him has been wonderful. I've never felt so accepted in my whole life. There is no pressure. And we are so much alike. I am scared because I am afraid of what to tell my family. I know they will think this is too soon - but how do you stop your heart? He is not pushing me in any way. He said he will wait however long it takes - I just don't want to take too long. Life is too short and we are both getting older. My children are both grown - so all I have is "me" now to worry about.
Today I feel relaxed, hopeful, scared - a weird combination, I know.
I am visiting a guy that I met almost 3 months ago online. He lives 8 hours away from me. Neither of us were looking to meet someone. We met on a penpal website. I was looking for human contact (non-PTSD related :)) and he was looking for international penpals for research for the class he teaches. We connected immediately and things are moving quickly.
So I feel relaxed and hopeful, because so far this week with him has been wonderful. I've never felt so accepted in my whole life. There is no pressure. And we are so much alike. I am scared because I am afraid of what to tell my family. I know they will think this is too soon - but how do you stop your heart? He is not pushing me in any way. He said he will wait however long it takes - I just don't want to take too long. Life is too short and we are both getting older. My children are both grown - so all I have is "me" now to worry about.