Too late now for waking up?

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Registered: 08-17-2007
Too late now for waking up?
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Fri, 08-17-2007 - 4:20pm

A very long time ago I loved a woman. I wanted to shout that from the rooftops. I found out that was not wise. I ran away from her and that part of myself. Now I'm old, retired, used up. I love my husband as a friend, but I don't want the physical any more. Never was all that great, even with caring about him. It just wasn't really me, you know? I did what I thought I was supposed to. Life has brought me to reconnection with a part of myself I've kept hidden for a long long time, even from myself. Attending a service at church about the need for equality, and same sex marriage, and getting to know lesbians there brought that missing part of myself back to me. I like the vibes, the connection. I have always felt more comfortable with women. It's just a feeling, a good feeling. I don't have a crush on anyone. I just came face to face that all these years I did what I thought I was supposed to, but now I'm on empty.

I used to be strong. Energetic. Positive. It's been many years since I felt any of that. I haven't been happy for a long time. Real laughter has fled. My women friends, some have died, some have moved away, some I lost track of. I miss a close relationship with women. I miss the strength, the ability to be myself, not this caricature I've created of me, fitting in on the outside, empty on the inside.

I am just rambling. I'm sorry. Maybe this is the wrong place to post? I don't want a divorce. I'm afraid of all that, of hurting my family and I'm afraid of going it alone at this time in my life. I'm not young any more. I don't want to be alone. Who'd want me now, with wrinkles and an old body? lol I'm confused. I don't know who I can share these feelings and thoughts with, in my real life. I've been lurking a couple of days here, and felt the warmth and caring. Can I come to visit here while I'm trying to get to know myself again and sort things out?


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Registered: 05-20-2007
Tue, 08-21-2007 - 5:38pm

You know Laurie, I've always sensed from your posts that you are friendly and compassionate. I never picked up that you were judgemental. But thanks for checking in. These issues are so complex. The reasons we marry, these reasons we stay as long as we do, the reasons we come out or don't. Some are related to sexual orientation, some not. I think that's what's so great about reaching out here and reaching out to anyone to make connections, we learn so much from one another and can grow if we listen.

I came out to another friend yesterday. We talked about the importance of labels. I told her that if it weren't for the labels, how would be find each other and share our common experiences? As long as we don't stay in that box for everything, and we realise all the aspects of ourselves, it's okay to have the labels and learn.

Thanks for the respect. I'm doing this for me, but so many wonderful people have been there to recognize what's happening and standing by me. I appreciate it

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Registered: 06-24-2003
Tue, 08-21-2007 - 5:54pm
I hope you don't think I am judgemental... I just had insecurity issues. Thought bi-sexuals wanted to play with a woman then go to a man for the normal life to make it easy and leave the woman in the dust. I just was afraid to date bi-sexual women because of that. I had no problem with women or men being bi-sexual.
Anyway those days are in the past. I have learned some important lessons in my lifetime. I am very open minded and that is why I am able to learn the truth instead of being close minded and being set in my ways.
Hugs,
Laurie
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Registered: 05-20-2007
Tue, 08-21-2007 - 11:33pm

Hey Laurie. I don't think you're judgemental. We all have moments when we judge others. And we definitely all have our insecurities! You're just brave and mature enough to post them for all to know!

Hugs,

Amy

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Registered: 06-24-2003
Wed, 08-22-2007 - 8:44am
Hi Passion,
Just wanted to let you know why maybe she was having a problem with it. And to reassure you that it is not you.
I do admit I have flaws. But I am always open minded about things and willing to see the other side.
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Laurie
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Registered: 06-05-2007
Thu, 08-23-2007 - 8:13am

((ML))) No not too late at all.

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Roxy

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