Inspiration

[Wahine]

Thanks for sharing that.

It's an interesting thing to ponder.

[tulip]

Good timing for me to read that post. A few years ago I took a huge risk in order to find happiness. After years of "is this all there is?" I allowed myself to listen to my heart and soul (and told my practical, descended-from-Puritans mind to just shut up for a while). It's been an incredible journey; extremely difficult at times, but indescribably rich and meaningful.

Yesterday I received a letter from my ex. He's still full of anger, resentment, bewilderment that I pulled that illusion of safety from under his feet. Here come all those Puritans breathing down my neck again, telling me that it was just better to just put up and shut up and keep the peace! It's hard to keep them at bay sometimes.

[IFjane]

Good timing for me to read that post. A few years ago I took a huge risk in order to find happiness. After years of "is this all there is?" I allowed myself to listen to my heart and soul (and told my practical, descended-from-Puritans mind to just shut up for a while). It's been an incredible journey; extremely difficult at times, but indescribably rich and meaningful.

Oh my, Tulip! I could have written this......best of luck to you.

I am having similar issues (though no direct contact from ex - it is through our children....neither of whom have a good relationship with him), because I am now remarrying and he can't stand it....