Like a Virgin

[shay_writes]

Rain pounded the roof of the car while the windshield wipers danced back and forth. Lightening sliced through the dark night, illuminating fallen leaves and branches littering the side of the highway. I drove slowly home from my parents' house, my safe haven when the warnings come. The kids bickered in the back seat as I strained to see the

Comments

[viagra]

This was beautifully written. It's hard to put yourself out there, but I bet you'd be surprised!

Can't wait to read more.

[shay_writes]

Thank you!

[adoptedwriter]

I can't imagine dating again if I were in such a situation. It's hard enough making just regular friends let alone finding dates.

[shay_writes]

So true. Might be why I'm not doing it. Plus, I don't feel like I have something missing being single.

[uselesstinrelic]

That's a good place to be in. For some people, being single can feel like having a hole but you just can't control how or why or for how long you're single because, well, obviously you just can't. So being comfortable existing with yourself is a really powerful thing. Congrats!

[shay_writes]

Thank you!

[nikkiii_brown]

Really enjoyed reading your story. You sound like a wonderful mother and grandmother who has been through many things. *hugs*

[shay_writes]

Thank you for reading and commenting. I appreciate the support.

[miintikwa]

Dating is terrifying no matter how young or old you are. <3

[shay_writes]

I have to agree to an extent. I think in my late thirties I was fearless. I might be remembering wrong too.

[miintikwa]

I was never fearless, especially around dating. It was just always terrifying.

[kittenboo]

We do what we need to do for our children, don’t we.

[shay_writes]

Indeed. *big hugs*