I’m glad you have found a way to spread your wings here Onacruse - life IS good!
EXACTLY Maverick - what a wonderful way to look at it.
In some ways, it's no problem for me, and I certainly don't pity myself, but at times, I'd like a bit more feeling of 'belonging'. Sure, I 'belong' here, but this is not the same as knowing people and actually being with them. In my view, there's a huge difference. Rocketman
Well, I KNOW if you got to a few of the meet-ups – everyone would love you! P.S. You have a very nice blog – I’ve been checking in as of late – thanks for the great reads!
Mrs. Shakita - I couldn't agree more!
You are absolutely correct – I just couldn’t believe until today how many!
I make easily friends wherever I go, but none are very close. I am introvert but not lonely. Greven
This is me in a nutshell (but your avatar scares the heck out of me -but who am I to talk – look at my name?!
We are all on a journey.. like sperm. Sometimes we get there~ and sometimes we don't. An sometimes it takes a little more effort to get to the end of the journey Xandrai
Said one more time for emphasis – lmao! Never thought of myself as a sperm – but I guess we all are if you get back to basics!
Obiwan & Rayzorblade – no ass kicking necessary here, and thanks for the kind words. I meant what I said though, I’m beginning to be okay with my squareness, and life is good. I cannot wait to meet you either Rayzorblade – Aztec has spoken so warmly of you as well, we look forward to your visit. I’ll even get a room (course that means you’ll have to host the “after party!”
OutnFree – sending you a PM
No One – I hate your nickname, we must get that changed soon to SOMEONE (because you are) and your poem strikes a nerve deep within me. Your posts are warm, supportive and kind…..I can guarantee you will meet others just like you (in fact, you just have).
Hauntingly sad, familiar to my soul – but it does not have to be this way! You will see, give it time!
Ravyn – you’re my kind of “ilk” too.
Freein – thanks – I spit my soda all over the monitor screen for that one!!!! Now I gotta clean it up!
P.S. I’m not a “preppy”, and I love t-shirts, blue jeans & barefoot!
Oldcrowwoman – all I can say is that I have read all your posts, here & other forums. Many times I have not responded because you say exactly what I think and feel as well…..and there’s nothing left to say. You are a wise, caring & loving human being. And we are definitely not alone in our “oddity” – as you can see from all the responses! Have you thought of going to the ex-jw meet-ups? I’m sure they’d love to have ya!
Lisaobeesa – look how warmly you are responded to here. Its just too damn bad we don’t all live in the same city, cuz there wouldn’t be a large enough hall to fit us all in for parties! What city do you live in? Have you thought of joining the ex-jw meet-ups in your area?
It isn't just anyone that can be as unique as us!!! Unique
That REALLY sums it up nicely - doesn't it?
Countrygirl – it sounds as if you have had quite an interesting life! If only I had come to that realization earlier in my years, I might have enjoyed the same opportunities before settling down to raise my family. Let all single people out there let you be a lesson!
Bikerchic – its very possible that your being okay with yourself is EXACTLY what guided people to you. Your own sense of self etc. – From what I’ve understand that attracts people. Perhaps as JW’s a lot of us were deprived of that ability constantly living with self-worthlessness & guilt – making us unable to feel good about ourselves to an extent.
Cat – another that fits in everywhere. Everyone loves you – and most “get it” – you just were raised in the wrong family!
Jessica & BG – from 2 very lovely ladies – this comes as a complete shock….
In fact, from the people that responded to this thread I am completely overwhelmed. I knew a few would “understand” – but I’m shocked so far at the ones that have. Even some of the most “popular” posters here have the same feelings!!!!
Hapgood – thank you and hugs right back to you and the rest of us oddballs – maybe we aren’t so “odd” afterall aye?
Now I just wish I could have you all move to my little neck of the woods! In fact, perhaps we could just make our own community! I still get to be the village idiot though - the rest of you have to find your own niches!