An introduction I never expected to make... Hello, everyone.
Greetings, everyone...
I'm a long time lurker, but never made an account. I never thought I'd have to, but I guess I've found myself in a position where I need to do more than search the forum for answers. Instead, I'm now in a position where I need a bit of support, and I think I will for a while, so here I am introducing myself to you all.
Anyways, a bit about me... I'm a 21 year old girl, recently single. Over a month ago I found my way out of a very difficult long term relationship -- which, surprisingly, was heading towards an engagement followed by an immediate wedding this summer -- that had been rocky for quite some time, and that I'd had major doubts about. In the end, I had no choice but to finally walk away from the nearly 7 year relationship that had been problematic for the last 3 years.
As a result of coming out of a serious relationship that lasted pretty much my entire dating life, I am incredibly nervous and uncertain about moving forward. I've been making attempts the last little while to try, but it continues to be a painful, emotional, and confusing process. Not only does my heart does still ache over the unsuccessful relationship that made up such a huge part of my life for so long (that I always thought would lead to marriage), but it is also incredibly scary to realize that I have been in just one relationship since I was 14 years old, which makes me feel incredibly inexperienced and out of the dating loop.
So yeah, that's me. I look forward to actively joining in the community here, and possibly making some friends!
-puts out a tray of freshly baked cookies for anyone who wanders in-
