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I Am 38 Years Old

Is This What Rational People Do?

By: turquoiseturtle
Written on February 12th, 2013
I feel lost.
Today, I went to goarmy.com to sign up. They don't let 38 year olds enlist.

In so many ways I am so grateful to have the life I have. To have been able to have the freedom to make all the choices I have made.

I can't help but wonder, where do I go from here and how the hell do I get there?

This world is so amazing and there is so much to see and do, yet, I feel trapped, lost, and about to let go of everything.

There is this dream I have held for the past two years, I feel slipping from my hands and it is breaking my heart.

I don't know what to do.
By: turquoiseturtle
Age: 36-40 , Female
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  • tawam
    tawam

    Hey alot of site is there if you want some dating site and to met other men you like too and of course here in EP who know you will also met the man that you look for so cheer up ok....

    Feb 25
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  • justeasygoing
    justeasygoing

    Well if they do not let 38 yr olds enlist perhaps use your energies elsewhere like volunteering,charities and other organizations need people.Maybe think out of the box and see where that takes you.

    Feb 13
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    • turquoiseturtle
      turquoiseturtle

      thank you easygoing. I used to volunteer, before I found myself here. I really enjoyed it, I volunteered at Habitat for Humanity and Humane Society, Cupboard, and in a few other areas.

      I volunteered one morning at Habitat in the past 8 months.

      My life has been turned upside down. Not necessarily in a bad way, just in a different way, I've never been here before and don't know what to do with myself.

      Has that ever happened to you?

      Feb 13
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    • justeasygoing
      justeasygoing

      Yes back in the mid 90's I felt my way was lost,just coming out of a relationship that I probably never should have been in.I just had no clue what to do,where to go,why to do anything.I moved away from my past and started fresh.That is what I needed then and I am good still to this day.
      I think getting a fresh start is one way to go.

      Feb 13
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    • turquoiseturtle
      turquoiseturtle

      For the last 5 years I have been a single mom, college student, worked 3 part-time jobs, to make ends meet. Then, my son decided to move in with his dad, the community college I was going to told me I had too many credits.

      So, I moved to a new community. Its my fresh start. But somehow it doesn't feel right. I don't know what it is or why.

      Feb 13
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    • justeasygoing
      justeasygoing

      Maybe the place you moved too isn't the right place but moving to a new area can be good.Try picking up and moving again and see if that works.
      Have you thought of joining some clubs to meet new people and have an activity to do?Hiking,biking,running clubs might be something that interests you.They are very active people and are very welcoming.

      Feb 13
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