mintchocolatechip

@mintchocolatechip (14)

Age 68

Joined myLot 18 years ago

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Mid-life crisis took me 3,000 miles away from home

mintchocolatechip @mintchocolatechip (14) 22 Oct 07

I know he's not a child any more, but I'm feeling very sad because I am 3,000 miles away from my son today on his 20th birthday. It's not him who has moved away for college, the military, or even a job. It's me who left a couple...

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mintchocolatechip Thanks summer218, you make some good points. I did feel like I was going to completely disappear before meeting my present husband. Your encouraging words are helpful.

22 Oct 07

Mid-life crisis took me 3,000 miles away from home

mintchocolatechip @mintchocolatechip (14) 22 Oct 07

I know he's not a child any more, but I'm feeling very sad because I am 3,000 miles away from my son today on his 20th birthday. It's not him who has moved away for college, the military, or even a job. It's me who left a couple...

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mintchocolatechip You've given me food for thought, palonghorn. To be honest, it has been a rocky road since I moved here. I do love my husband and he treats me well, but we have been through some very rough personal and financial times. All part of life, I know, but I would...

22 Oct 07

Mid-life crisis took me 3,000 miles away from home

mintchocolatechip @mintchocolatechip (14) 22 Oct 07

I know he's not a child any more, but I'm feeling very sad because I am 3,000 miles away from my son today on his 20th birthday. It's not him who has moved away for college, the military, or even a job. It's me who left a couple...

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mintchocolatechip Thanks for the comment wotfpatty. I would have loved to bring my son, but he didn't want to move. He had his friends, school, girlfriend, and preferred to stay with his dad. At the time, my self-esteem was rock bottom and my ex worked hard to turn my son...

22 Oct 07