Comments on: Freedom Precious Freedom http://imstartingover.wordpress.com/2008/09/30/freedom-precious-freedom/ almost divorced woman preparing to embark on new, adventurous life after 30 years of marriage Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:00:33 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: amg1 http://imstartingover.wordpress.com/2008/09/30/freedom-precious-freedom/#comment-1120 amg1 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 23:15:10 +0000 http://imstartingover.wordpress.com/?p=283#comment-1120 manyas, I was fortunate to have a lot of great social interaction the second part of my trip. I've found going away by myself to be empowering, but it can get a little lonely sometimes, especially when you're surrounded by happy couples on a romantic getaway. Well, if you do get away, let me know how it goes. Maybe you'll inspire me too:) manyas,
I was fortunate to have a lot of great social interaction the second part of my trip. I’ve found going away by myself to be empowering, but it can get a little lonely sometimes, especially when you’re surrounded by happy couples on a romantic getaway. Well, if you do get away, let me know how it goes. Maybe you’ll inspire me too:)

]]> By: manyas http://imstartingover.wordpress.com/2008/09/30/freedom-precious-freedom/#comment-1119 manyas Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:38:06 +0000 http://imstartingover.wordpress.com/?p=283#comment-1119 I was only just introduced to your blog and have only read two posts but I can see that this is special. Thank you! I'm in a 'boat' similar to your own - long marriage ended in divorce and now I'm on my own. Except that I still have three children at home - two, however, are over 18 and the youngest is 13. At any rate, just wanted to let you know I love your writing and I can relate. Since my divorce I've fantasized about taking off on my own to a beach town for a weekend but always ended up thinking it would end up being a sad and lonely thing to do. I can see now that I was wrong about that. :0) You've inspired me to go for it. I was only just introduced to your blog and have only read two posts but I can see that this is special. Thank you! I’m in a ‘boat’ similar to your own – long marriage ended in divorce and now I’m on my own. Except that I still have three children at home – two, however, are over 18 and the youngest is 13. At any rate, just wanted to let you know I love your writing and I can relate. Since my divorce I’ve fantasized about taking off on my own to a beach town for a weekend but always ended up thinking it would end up being a sad and lonely thing to do. I can see now that I was wrong about that. :0) You’ve inspired me to go for it.

]]> By: Helen http://imstartingover.wordpress.com/2008/09/30/freedom-precious-freedom/#comment-1114 Helen Thu, 02 Oct 2008 02:20:09 +0000 http://imstartingover.wordpress.com/?p=283#comment-1114 Freedom is ALWAYS precious, but most especially when it is Husband-Freedom!!! Check it out at www.husband-free.com -- and good luck with everything! Wishing you well on your new journey! Freedom is ALWAYS precious, but most especially when it is Husband-Freedom!!! Check it out at http://www.husband-free.com — and good luck with everything! Wishing you well on your new journey!

]]> By: amg1 http://imstartingover.wordpress.com/2008/09/30/freedom-precious-freedom/#comment-1107 amg1 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 03:08:21 +0000 http://imstartingover.wordpress.com/?p=283#comment-1107 "our own rhythms" - I like that a lot. That's what it's all about, isn't it? “our own rhythms” – I like that a lot. That’s what it’s all about, isn’t it?

]]> By: lynetteb http://imstartingover.wordpress.com/2008/09/30/freedom-precious-freedom/#comment-1106 lynetteb Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:49:59 +0000 http://imstartingover.wordpress.com/?p=283#comment-1106 right after my first husband and i split, i took a weeklong vacation on my own by the ocean (on the other coast). i followed my rhythms -- ate, slept, walked, talked to total strangers when i wanted, and felt so free of pleasing others it was amazing. now i am trapped again, because i answered that call you mention way too soon. i did pretty good for a while, but then a baby came along, and the external voices were stronger than mine. every once in a while i get away on business on my own, and feel an inkling of that original freedom (except for the daily phone call to the kids). enjoy your solo explorations -- they are truly to be treasured. right after my first husband and i split, i took a weeklong vacation on my own by the ocean (on the other coast). i followed my rhythms — ate, slept, walked, talked to total strangers when i wanted, and felt so free of pleasing others it was amazing. now i am trapped again, because i answered that call you mention way too soon. i did pretty good for a while, but then a baby came along, and the external voices were stronger than mine. every once in a while i get away on business on my own, and feel an inkling of that original freedom (except for the daily phone call to the kids).

enjoy your solo explorations — they are truly to be treasured.

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