I am reading and cheering your openness and vulnerability -- it seems to have sparked vulnerability in your commenters.
I'm a man, 53 now and 5 years divorced with one wonderful daughter 15.
There have been a lot of pitfalls along the way and one of the deepest, for me, was not being able to be honest with myself about my goals. So hearing about your life and choices honestly has me scratching my head here, since you are nothing if not clear eyed.
I guess I'd have to say that the pool you are fishing in is overfished maybe? Any chance you could change the pool perhaps? Differently educated, differently abled, different culture perhaps?
Anyhow I am inspired to reach out more myself. I admire your candour.
I'm a man, 53 now and 5 years divorced with one wonderful daughter 15.
There have been a lot of pitfalls along the way and one of the deepest, for me, was not being able to be honest with myself about my goals. So hearing about your life and choices honestly has me scratching my head here, since you are nothing if not clear eyed.
I guess I'd have to say that the pool you are fishing in is overfished maybe? Any chance you could change the pool perhaps? Differently educated, differently abled, different culture perhaps?
Anyhow I am inspired to reach out more myself. I admire your candour.