The board is a continuum for me, posters come and go, Some of us especially those whose lives have a strong destructive invalidation element are here for much longer. Our paths are harder and there is more struggle in recovery, our Ms are harder to repair, our spouses have more complex issues, they are abusers or in As and are lost to themselves.
Others reach peace much sooner and for that I am thankful, yet others repair their M and for that I am joyous. It is as it is, dear heart I am afraid I am here for a longer period as I have so much to learn. Those who have a longer journey tend to leave newcomers and move to MLC or the recovery threads. There posters seem to post less often (or maybe there are less) but the post count of each posters is high. This is the home of Toots, Maybell and Georgiabelle all of whom I believe posted here. In newcomers we see the distressed posts, the sadness and the difficulties. There is less peace and more turmoil in the sitches here, I think. Sometimes for me it is those who are not ready who really need the blessings and who leave as distressed as they arrive which cause me pause.
For the time being I am glad to share the path with fellow travellers and am glad when they update us about their journey.
The board is a complex fabric, a tapestry of life with hope and repair for many.
I still feel 'new' and everything is so raw for me, I am here for a long while yet.
The decision to leave the army would be a very important one for you. You speak of such pride and hope when you discuss your prospects and achievements. The career you have is your bedrock and I would be concerned if you gave that up in haste.
A year is a good time to build your thoughts TLee. I agree with Z, your WAW is living her own life and it is important you live yours.
Hugs
V
Last edited by Vanilla; 06/21/1505:44 AM.
Freedom is just another word for nothing left to loose. V 64, WAW
