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CTyankee

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12. Yes, I had those events myself.

Reply to cbayer (Reply #11)

Sun Jul 6, 2014, 09:25 AM

Jul 2014

Basically, what was holding me back was fear of the unknown. In the first instance, fear of being alone and on my own (and for my children). In the second, fear of the unknown and thinking I just wouldn't be able to do it.

Once you realize that you absolutely MUST do it on your own, you find helpers along the way. I was able to find and marry a partner with greater sensibility and to find an amazingly gratifying experience as a returning undergrad and later in grad school. I found a LOT of happiness in the wake of my decisions!

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Again, that is one of this author's main points. cbayer Jul 2014 #9

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I know exactly what you are saying. cbayer Jul 2014 #11

Yes, I had those events myself. CTyankee Jul 2014 #12

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