True MLC is an unseen world, existing right in the open. Most everyone, before they have experience with it, have only seen the Hollywood version. The funny “guy buy red sport car” mid life crisis and everything turns out great by the rolling of the credits. Therefore most everyone doesn’t believe in MLC, nor can they - it is quite unbelievable even to us LBS for a while.
You now experience the world unseen. Few know about it, fewer believe it, and fewer understand it. Your experiences are a gift and blessing, if you choose them to be. The mind is a fragile thing; it defines one’s reality and truth; which are therefore most fragile as well. Kind and compassion towards one’s fellow man becomes the norm; for who knows what demons they are battling within.
It is interesting when we rate our situations. You feel your W’s MLC is milder than most; something I’m sure wasn’t the feeling when it all first went down. This shows your growth and strength. You resilience and confidence. Well done.
Originally Posted by bpd
The best therapy has actually been the hands on construction, I love it.
Yes, doing something, GAL, is great therapy.
What type of construction are you involved in?
I also have construction therapy. My work provides ample opportunities and of course projects around the house seem endless. There is something about imagining and then creating, bring that imagined idea to life, with one’s own hands. It is very good therapy to build when standing within so much destruction.
You are doing well with the roommate lifestyle, and letting her lead things. Has she asked for another date? Did you two go out? Expectation low. She will most likely flip and flop as she gain comfort in her new feelings and trust in you being a safe place.
You are much further down the path than she is. Be a beacon. She needs to walk her path. You can provide something for her to head towards. Continue to be the man that only a fool would leave.
You have lots of time, keep using it well.
DnJ
Feelings are fleeting. Be better, not bitter. Love the person, forgive the sin.
My work provides ample opportunities and of course projects around the house seem endless. There is something about imagining and then creating, bring that imagined idea to life, with one’s own hands. It is very good therapy to build when standing within so much destruction.