What struck me a few months ago is a statement that a cab driver said to me about my life as a woman without a man, a husband, or a family—“You must be very lonely.” Yeah, he was right. There are days when it’s tough. Really tough. But, I keep it moving and try not to think about it, remaining positive and forging ahead with my career change endeavors. There are days when I want desperately to belong to a like-minded, responsible, and forward-thinking individual because I am no different than the next woman who wants the attention and protection of her better half. Initially, that is really all I ever wanted. Someone to lean on. Someone to build with. It hasn’t happened, at least, not yet. But, that’s okay because in the process I have learned to love me, rely on me, and become quite resourceful.
When will people realize the sanctity and value of each relationship they forge—including the one with themselves. There are deep rooted and spiritual connections that people really must learn to respect. What I have given in all of my relationships I have given from deep within; but then I think—like now—did I just give to get approval? Yes, that was then. This is now. And, it’s all good to give yourself all that you would give another. Yes, I’m a forty-two-year-old, confident, and happily single woman calling her own shots on who she allows to see and remove the LaPerla!
