The new year is really kicking off some things for me. I have a boyfriend for the first time! He is a good guy - intellectual yet treats me like an equal, funny, gentle yet willing to challenge me. His best feature is he has very kind eyes. I find myself doing silly things like smiling randomly or walking absent mindedly a mile away from where I parked because I'm thinking of him.
It's still early in our relationship so he knows I don't talk with my mother but that's it. For now, we are just having fun getting to know each other and I'm celebrating it. Have to be long distance which is hard but yeah, I'm a fan of this man.I've started working in legislation and been able to submit testimony on behalf of vulnerable populations including trafficking survivors, foster youth, and other vulnerable populations. Plus, have had the opportunity to speak and share my story a bit. It's been lovely and all makes me feel alive.
Also, rescued a puppy a few months back and she's gone from very scared to one happy critter who wags her tail a lot and loves to snuggle.
Still waiting to get back into counseling to do some more EMDR in person but for now, my life is pretty dang good.
