I love what you wrote here, Alison!! It's interesting what you say about how people reacted to your move back home versus when you moved out to Virginia. They're both very courageous moves. Moving "back home" is still quite scary because that place moved on just like you did and is no longer the place you remember.
I just made my first big move in 20 years. I decided to divorce my husband, and although I haven't moved physically (I've stayed in my house), this experience has been a significant "move" for me as so much of my life has utterly and completely changed. And, like you, I've found it interesting how people react to this big change in my life. Typically, people say "I'm so sorry" or they change the subject because they don't know what to say. I don't hear words of support for being courageous (unless they're close friends and know the situation).
I feel exhilarated, like I'm 22 all over again, back in 1988 when I moved to a brand-new city, Boston, got an apartment and a job and started a new life on my own. (Ironically, I just went back to Mass. for my 20-yr. college reunion, so I feel like I've come full circle with all the feelings I've had lately of starting over.)
I love the Alan Alda quote -- I'll definitely print it.
Thanks so much for sharing your story!
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I love what you wrote here, Alison!! It's interesting what you say about how people reacted to your move back home versus when you moved out to Virginia. They're both very courageous moves. Moving "back home" is still quite scary because that place moved on just like you did and is no longer the place you remember.
I just made my first big move in 20 years. I decided to divorce my husband, and although I haven't moved physically (I've stayed in my house), this experience has been a significant "move" for me as so much of my life has utterly and completely changed. And, like you, I've found it interesting how people react to this big change in my life. Typically, people say "I'm so sorry" or they change the subject because they don't know what to say. I don't hear words of support for being courageous (unless they're close friends and know the situation).
I feel exhilarated, like I'm 22 all over again, back in 1988 when I moved to a brand-new city, Boston, got an apartment and a job and started a new life on my own. (Ironically, I just went back to Mass. for my 20-yr. college reunion, so I feel like I've come full circle with all the feelings I've had lately of starting over.)
I love the Alan Alda quote -- I'll definitely print it.
Thanks so much for sharing your story!
Kristin Davis
June 1, 2008 - 10:15pmhttp://ppdsurvivor.blogspot.com
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