Lately
Today, the insoles in my shoes finally wore through and gave me a huge blister, forcing me to walk a mile in just socks. That, however, is the only negative thing I have to say, lately. My ex and I are getting along better than when we were married, my sister and I have made great strides in our relationship, my mom finally left my dad, my boyfriend is amazing, and I'm finally making steps toward selling my products online. I made a lime-ginger salt scrub with coconut oil, as well as a witch hazel toner with lime juice and lavender oil. They both work beautifully. I'm just waiting to see how long they keep. I'm working on a grapefruit scrub for my mom. She really loves that Fresh brand.
My husband and I never seriously considered having children. We both liked our own space too much. It came to a head when I realized that, if I had a boy, I wouldn't want Jeremy as a role model. He didn't get along with my friends, or sister. I didn't trust his parents not to be assholes again. What were we doing? I'm very glad we met, because we learned so very much from each other. If we'd stayed married, however, we'd have grown to hate each other. We were already headed down that path. And I didn't want to hate Jeremy. We have successfully parted ways after living together while legally separated for five months. We got along so well, and really bonded as friends. That made the transition to living alone much easier for both of us. We got gorgeous tattoos of phoenixes, representing being born anew and more beautiful from the ashes of our marriage.
My boyfriend, Mathew, and I have been friends for a year and a half, and dating for about five months. Already, he's proven himself to be steady, patient, kind, and strong, yet so gentle. He makes my heart sing.
I know there are so many more details I've left out. I've been away for four years. But, that is my nature. I am quietest when I'm suffering most. I think it's because I don't want to burden people with my sorrow. I was dying a little every day because of my marriage. I was in denial for so long. I am so happy to be free again, no longer in waiting for whatever was around the corner. Now, I say what's around the corner. I walk in the direction I please. And I am dating someone who, if I had a boy, I would want Mathew to be his role model.
My husband and I never seriously considered having children. We both liked our own space too much. It came to a head when I realized that, if I had a boy, I wouldn't want Jeremy as a role model. He didn't get along with my friends, or sister. I didn't trust his parents not to be assholes again. What were we doing? I'm very glad we met, because we learned so very much from each other. If we'd stayed married, however, we'd have grown to hate each other. We were already headed down that path. And I didn't want to hate Jeremy. We have successfully parted ways after living together while legally separated for five months. We got along so well, and really bonded as friends. That made the transition to living alone much easier for both of us. We got gorgeous tattoos of phoenixes, representing being born anew and more beautiful from the ashes of our marriage.
My boyfriend, Mathew, and I have been friends for a year and a half, and dating for about five months. Already, he's proven himself to be steady, patient, kind, and strong, yet so gentle. He makes my heart sing.
I know there are so many more details I've left out. I've been away for four years. But, that is my nature. I am quietest when I'm suffering most. I think it's because I don't want to burden people with my sorrow. I was dying a little every day because of my marriage. I was in denial for so long. I am so happy to be free again, no longer in waiting for whatever was around the corner. Now, I say what's around the corner. I walk in the direction I please. And I am dating someone who, if I had a boy, I would want Mathew to be his role model.