I would talk about feeling weary and depressed. Tired of being the adult since I was 12 and I'm 57! Anxious and nervous and needing a break from overthinking. I know God is not distant, it's me that is distant! Kristin
The aftermath of 37 year marriage and a 4th affair from my husband and how the aftermath of this one has been more substantial in our lives, our church and church family. The consequences are real not just for him but for me.
Oh how we would chat about this for hours on end. There are so many things I'd want to ask you about. Not about him or her or the affair - but about YOU. And your strength, and your courage, and your reasoning. Ill be praying for you all. I love you.
I have been dealing with the heart ache my oldest son, age 53, who turned against me, my husband, and his brother and sister. His father is rich, narcistic, and has poisoned his mind against us. Biggest heartache of my life.
Oh Sally. I'm so sick about this. Why does this happen? And there goes our peace because now we are consumed by this! I absolutely hate it when the enemy attacks families.
Married 40 years, struggling a bit. Now that we're both retired & I don't have a lot of stuff swirling around in my head, he is just bugging me. I know that I love him, he treats me well, he loves our new retirement house & takes pride in taking care of it inside & out and he loves cooking, so what is it? It's me & I know that! I'm just bugged by him! First, I have Misophonia, I'm bugged by certain noises...he is a loud chewer, not with his mouth open, I cured him of that many years ago, he just chews loudly; he has a lot of congestion so he's constantly clearing his throat; he doesn't like one of the neighbors that we spend a lot of time with in our small neighbor group of 6 so therefore he backs out of a number of things & it makes me feel awkward about saying why; he seems to have gotten dumb since he retired...he's a homebody so when we go on vacation or driving sometimes, he just asks dumb questions about getting gas or checking into a hotel...I dunno, it's hard to explain...again, it's me. I play a lot of games during the week with different women groups so I'm gone quite often but when the weekends come or every evening...ugh!!!
In the last two months, I've really put an effort into trying to get along with him better but I'm still struggling. I love him, I just have a hard time liking him in this period of life.
Julie, this is such an interesting comment because IT'S SO DANG HUMAN!! You are not alone. I bet there are so many women who would raise their hands and agree with you. Would you ever be open to me reading something like this outloud. I would never ever use your name or location or anything that would point to you. But I'd love to speak on it.
I will be 55 next month and I don't feel like I fully have it together yet. Struggling to feel I have it together. Not really sure exactly how to describe it. I am not where I expected to be at this age.
Starting a new chapter in life. Retired and possibly moving in the next two months. Decisions on where to live is uncertain. I do have options, but which is best. Do I go live with one of my children and be a helper to their families or do I go live in my own space. Would save money living with kids (unless storage costs are as much as an apt. Just deciding what to get rid of (most of the items are things I saved from my parents). Can I let go now and start anew with lighter baggage? Sorry to be long winded.
I’d probably talk about raising a difficult child. My youngest of 4 kids is very challenging. Most days, I feel like I’m parenting her poorly.
On the other hand, my oldest is a senior and that feels so heavy.
And finally, perimenopause is very coffee talk worthy.
Oh, girl, peri is VERY coffee talk worthy. But so are kiddos. Thanks for this.
I really wanted to pick two. Marriage and friendship.
Got it. And I would agree ;-)
Learning to love myself and acknowledge my own accomplishments. I need to stop chasing chaos because it feels familiar.
Chasing Chaos is such a great title idea. Why do we do that??
Help me figure that out 🤪🤗🥰‼️
I would talk about feeling weary and depressed. Tired of being the adult since I was 12 and I'm 57! Anxious and nervous and needing a break from overthinking. I know God is not distant, it's me that is distant! Kristin
I feel this in my gut. You and I would hash this out over Mexican food for hours. I feel for you sister. I really do. Love you.
The aftermath of 37 year marriage and a 4th affair from my husband and how the aftermath of this one has been more substantial in our lives, our church and church family. The consequences are real not just for him but for me.
Oh how we would chat about this for hours on end. There are so many things I'd want to ask you about. Not about him or her or the affair - but about YOU. And your strength, and your courage, and your reasoning. Ill be praying for you all. I love you.
Just needing more money more Freedom. Dealing with caregiving and working a full time job. I am tired most of the time.
I know this about you. I pray for you all the time and FREEDOM is what I pray for.
I have been dealing with the heart ache my oldest son, age 53, who turned against me, my husband, and his brother and sister. His father is rich, narcistic, and has poisoned his mind against us. Biggest heartache of my life.
Oh Sally. I'm so sick about this. Why does this happen? And there goes our peace because now we are consumed by this! I absolutely hate it when the enemy attacks families.
Married 40 years, struggling a bit. Now that we're both retired & I don't have a lot of stuff swirling around in my head, he is just bugging me. I know that I love him, he treats me well, he loves our new retirement house & takes pride in taking care of it inside & out and he loves cooking, so what is it? It's me & I know that! I'm just bugged by him! First, I have Misophonia, I'm bugged by certain noises...he is a loud chewer, not with his mouth open, I cured him of that many years ago, he just chews loudly; he has a lot of congestion so he's constantly clearing his throat; he doesn't like one of the neighbors that we spend a lot of time with in our small neighbor group of 6 so therefore he backs out of a number of things & it makes me feel awkward about saying why; he seems to have gotten dumb since he retired...he's a homebody so when we go on vacation or driving sometimes, he just asks dumb questions about getting gas or checking into a hotel...I dunno, it's hard to explain...again, it's me. I play a lot of games during the week with different women groups so I'm gone quite often but when the weekends come or every evening...ugh!!!
In the last two months, I've really put an effort into trying to get along with him better but I'm still struggling. I love him, I just have a hard time liking him in this period of life.
Julie, this is such an interesting comment because IT'S SO DANG HUMAN!! You are not alone. I bet there are so many women who would raise their hands and agree with you. Would you ever be open to me reading something like this outloud. I would never ever use your name or location or anything that would point to you. But I'd love to speak on it.
I will be 55 next month and I don't feel like I fully have it together yet. Struggling to feel I have it together. Not really sure exactly how to describe it. I am not where I expected to be at this age.
Starting a new chapter in life. Retired and possibly moving in the next two months. Decisions on where to live is uncertain. I do have options, but which is best. Do I go live with one of my children and be a helper to their families or do I go live in my own space. Would save money living with kids (unless storage costs are as much as an apt. Just deciding what to get rid of (most of the items are things I saved from my parents). Can I let go now and start anew with lighter baggage? Sorry to be long winded.
My role as a mom now. Single mom of twin boys that graduated high school last month. One leaving for college far away.
Keeping close to (5)siblings as we age (59-75) and aren’t all living near each other anymore. Avoiding bickering, alliances, etc..