Life Long Dream!

[Fadeaway]

Tomorrow I will be going to the movies with my husband! This may seem like it isn't a big deal but it is for me. It has been a life long dream for me to go to the movies with someone. Growing up it was sinful. Of course the went to go see the Passion of the Christ when it came out. Go figure :rolleyes:

I jumped from living with them to my mom, then straight into an abusive relationship from there. After that I pretty much isolated myself. I went to the movies alone a couple of times, but always noticed I was usually the only one alone.

I have expressed many times to my husband that I wanted to go, but he doesn't like movie theaters. I was crushed the first time he told me that. Tomorrow, I have to face my landlord after what she said to me after telling her I had PTSD. I am a wreck, I asked him if I can make it through, could we go to the movies to give me the motivation to do what I have to do and not run away.

He said yes! :joyful: I don't know if i have ever been this excited about something, I just had to tell someone. I am still stressed out about tomorrow, but it seems more trivial now.

It is the shared experience that I have always wanted. I mean going by myself was very exciting, but I was all too aware that I was going alone, no one to remember or share it with.

Anyways. :joyful::joyful::joyful:

 

[Deleted member 20280]

@Fadeaway ...... Santa:hug:s .

I really hope you have a great time and make sure that you have the 'Biggest' pot of Popcorn
to munch through during the film.

:D

 

[Fadeaway]

Thanks! :hug: I am definitely getting the popcorn!

 

[Friday]

Congrats!

It's funny... I'm on the complete other side of you. I grew up inundated with movies & movie theatres (free on base, and one of the few places -then- that had air conditioning in the desert)... And now I have almost a universal refusal to see a film at a theatre with anyone at any time. I go to the movies by myself as a rule, because if I'm hanging out with someone I don't want to spend 2 hours sitting in the dark, not looking at each other, not talking, staring at a screen.

<grin> But that totally doesn't hold for music, plays, dance, and other performances! (Consistency has never been my strong suit).

Hint: All the seats are great for different reasons. From the first row & total immersion, to director's row comfort (it's the widest), to the last row in the house to be able to see both the film & and audience reactions. Sides & middle also have their benefits. If your beaux has issues with theaters... Let him choose the seats. I've got friends who will go into a panic attack (or snark attack) if they can't be law row/ exit row on sides/ have people's heads in front of them. Even people without PTSD, although especially people with. I think it's the adrenaline + dark thing makes even normal people touchy / more prone to react.

 

[littlelostchild]

That is great. What are you going to see?

I love a good action movie - I can be totally absorbed for a couple of hours and leave reality behind.

Go for a soda with that popcorn!

 

[shimmerz]

OMG @Fadeaway! What an incredible feeling this must be for you. What a victory! It sounds like you are doing a great job of holding onto the feeling of 'loving' this. I am soooooo excited for you! Have a fantastic time!

 

[KwanYingirl]

Love, love, love to go to the movies. The big screen the popcorn what's not to like. I always see all the movies nominated for Oscars. It's a ritual. Best on I've seen lately was "The Best Budaphest Hotel" great romp!

 

[RussH]

Have fun and really enjoy the evening.

 

[Justmehere]

How wonderful! I hope it went well!

 

[Deleted member 12723]

Good for you both. I remember it seemed to take forever to get my husband to go the movies with me. Then it became a date night for us. Congratulations.

 

[RussH]

How was your evening? What did you go see?