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I am a forty
something, divorced once, and a former financial services
professional. I was married way too young, and the marriage
ended 12 years later when I grew up and he didn't. I
have been in several long term relationships, but because
of my reticence to remarry after the last fiasco, I have
remained single. I sought counseling to help me
get out of a bad relationship that included extreme jealousy
and stalking, and I became voraciously interested
in how Psychology worked.
In addition to my prior stressful relationships, my job was
also highly stressful for too many years, and I was searching
for something more positive. I decided to return
to school for my Masters degree in Psychology. I wanted
to change my life, gain some independence from overbearing
bosses, and help others. Meanwhile, I still had
to work. My boss did not like the fact that I attended
classes in the evenings and was often not available to work
16 hour days. I was fired, which is a long story.
Soon after that, I was diagnosed with a very rare form of
cancer. I did receive my Masters degree in Psychology,
but I have been struggling with my disease for the last 3
years, which has put my professional plans on hold.
I decided that life might be too short, so I am happily doing
what I feel like and enjoying my freedom with no strings attached
to work right now.
Last year, I met a man while taking West Coast Swing Dancing
lessons, and he has been a wonderful support for
me through a very perilous point in my illness. He is
also an incredible dancer. He is a person who responds
to my feelings in a caring and sensitive way, and I feel
lucky to have found him. I am amazed that despite my
illness, I could find someone to share my life. It all
goes to show that all things are possible if you have a mind
to try.
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