I feel really angry (page 2)

LoverOfTruth

Get your education, even if it is a little bit at a time. This will build confidence. Don't be in a hurry to get married. This might short circuit all of your plans.

strawberry cake

I heard that 50 is the new 40....It's never too late to make things better. Plan your escape and achieve your goals ..You can do it!
xxx SC

Octarine Prince

Never to late to get the paper.

I was an inspiration to some, starting my MBA at 35. Not a big deal, but under my circumstances, it was motivating to some.

It's never too late to get your education! Why do you need a man to take care of you? Take care of yourself. If you meet someone that you happen to fall in love with and want to spend the rest of your life with, great! But maybe you should work on you right now and let other things fall in place.

It's 2008, women have brains and really can take care of ourselves. If we have a good man by our side to help out, keep us company and enjoy life with it's a bonus. But stop feeling like you need someone to "take care of you".

Good luck, you can do anything you want.

nj

wha happened?

I'd keep a low profile as this living arrangement allows u to study and get your education.

Billy the Ex-Bethelite

Welcome Quester!

I'm "in" and looking to get out, too. My situation calls for me to listen, nod, and agree for now. But I'm using the time to plan before I leave. I've learned a lot here on JWD, and gotten a lot of support, understanding, and encouragement... and sometimes a kick in the pants.

Always feel free to vent here. We're cheering for your success in the real world!

B the X

OnTheWayOut

Quester55, if those are your goals, that is your life. All well and good.

I intend to get that degree AND married again just as soon as I possibly can.

I will only suggest that you work on yourself and your degree and not focus
so much on finding and marrying a mate. It could happen, but with it included
as such a big goal to get you out of the situation, you may find yourself
settling.

Get the degree. Date. Improve your own lot in life. If you fall in love while
dating, proceed toward marriage. I suggest that you don't include that in your
escape plan. Focus on you, you alone, you only FIRST. It could take a while
but there won't be some awful relationship or feeling that nothing better will
come along. Love and marriage are fine. You can pursue them, but I hope you
really recognize your own strengths and possibilities.

Otherwise, strength to you in your future.

Quirky1

Welcome Questor! Go finish your degree...If you set your mind to it you can do anything.

And run away from the WTBS.

You can do it.

jgnat

I think the best cure for your anger is a good dose of success. Then you won't feel so bad for all you've been cheated. I had a few setbacks in life, a few people who I should have trusted, who cared more for themselves and left me beaten and bruised. It took me years to recover; probably ten years to recover what I lost.

But today I am rich in love, rich with children who "rise up and call me blessed". I do work I enjoy, and I make a difference in the lives of many people.

Not so bad, eh?

Quandry

Welcome to the forum.

Guess what? You are ahead of the game. I am 56 and a teacher's aide (paraprofessional-hmph!)

I must work full time, and am going to school. But really, it is discouraging as I can't take enough courses at one time. How old will I be when I finish?

Oh, well, forge ahead. My husband and I were "in" for over thirty years. We are both out together, now.

Have you tried distance education? It is great. You must be self-disciplined, but if you could force yourself to sit for hours at boring meetings, I am sure you are. With distance ed you can study at home without going to class, thus saving time and gas.

Have you checked into programs that will pay for your education? Maybe your school district?

Keep us posted as to your progress, and PM me if you like.

I feel really angry