Coming to terms.

[Zotter]

It still feels strange to admit this part of myself. After so many years of hiding it, pushing it down, pretending it didn’t matter… I’m finally letting myself feel it. And honestly, it’s emotional.


I loved my old partner. I really did. And I miss him—more than I usually let myself say out loud. There’s a kind of ache that never fully leaves, you know?


But I’m also realizing that love like that doesn’t have to stay locked in the past. I think about the future sometimes—about having a dog again one day. It’s a small hope, but a real one. Just the idea of sharing those kinds of feelings again, in a new way, feels comforting. Maybe even healing.


I think I’m ready to stop pretending this part of me doesn’t exist.

 

[a42579]

Yeah. It is what i would call psychologically healthy. It’s just that society doesn’t accept it.

 

[BrotatoChip]

I hear you friend, I'm in the midst of it myself. Good for you for working through it. I fucked myself up pretty good about this stuff by ignoring it. Feel free to reach out if you want to chat.

Also, hi! You're in NE area I see.

 

[MissFoxyX]

Hey its great to hear you're coming to terms with yourself and your feelings. Hold onto those positive feelings and that bit of hope you feel and I promise it will get better. Remember we're a community and what you're feeling I can guarantee others here have felt and been through the same too.

 

[kinkwoof88]

I'm happy your letting yourself open back up in that way, its always hard losing a loved one.

 

[erphy]

A lot of stories like yours here, including mine as I went through decades of denial. Personally I still struggle a bit, but it feels really good to just finally stop fighting myself about it. I hope the coming to terms and accepting yourself brings relief and joy to the rest of your life! Welcome.