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Was it Time Wasted?
Story written on March 28, 2011 by Journey1962.
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“No it’s only been about three years now.” say Tina looking towards Bette who was smiling
“Yes, three wonderful years.”
“So what took you two so long to get together?”
“Fear, stupidity, dreams…” says Tina cut off by Bette
“Family expectations. You have to remember we didn‘t grow up during a time where you had the freedom to express who we are as sexually beings, as we can do so openly now. We didn‘t have people who lived lives even fake one who thought like we thought on TV or online. We pretty much struggled with those issues of sexually identity on our own.”
“Basically we weren’t together because of my fears. There were too many what ifs for me. What if my family rejects me. What will people say to us or about us. I didn’t want to be looked on as strange.”
“Okay let’s back up a bit. We’ll get back to this part down the line. How did you two meet?”
“We both worked at the same girl’s camp as counselors one summer. I worked there for a few years and Bette worked there one summer. We became the best friends. She was the first best friend I ever really had. I could share anything with her. She was probably the first person that I felt unconditionally loved me.”
“But we aren’t talking Sapphic love here, right?”
“Oh no. Well up until our friendship I pretty much keep things to myself. If I wanted to know something I would find a book. You know the time before the Internet we used those things with paper pages. I used to think that I didn’t need people. Books and TV were my friends. But those things couldn’t talk back, empathize with me or really encourage me. The first summer I worked at the camp I learned to open up to other people. We counselors would sit around and talk after all the campers were in their bunks at night. And that is were I learned that I wasn’t the only one who felt what I felt as a young adult. I am talking feelings in general here, not about sexual feelings. I was eighteen and up until that time I had never really expressed my feeling to anybody. I didn’t trust people very much. Bette and I met my second summer there. She was the first one I really trusted. I knew that she had my back. She would fight for me. Not physically it was usually verbal.” Tina chuckles with that.
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It was courageous of you to share your story with us. Things happen in our lives for a reason and they help shape who we are now. I wish you happiness and peace.
This is my first time leaving a comment. I enjoyed your story. I related to some of this story. Here’s to a new chapter and may your journey be an amazing one!
Thanks for sharing the story and wisdom “…They were a time of learning and preparation for the good to come in your life…” :-) very touching and encouraging. Well, you might be shy as you said, and I really don’t know you, but I believe that you are a brave one ;-) proven by sharing this story and openly telling this is based on your experience. Wishing you happiness and love.. :-)
You were brave to share a part of yourself with us. I can so truly relate to your story. I am 44 years old, and I have known of my attraction to women since I was about eight years old, but has never been with a woman, lead the so call normal life for about 10 years from the age of 14-24 and then just left the whole scene alone and decided to just be alone,not fair to men and too much drama with women. Good Luck to you. And yes please an update on “Stripper”, I love that story.
I’m glad that a number of you can relate to this story in some way. I know a lot of us read for pure entertainment and to escape a little bit. But I also like to read to gain a little insight sometimes. As a shy person, I tend to be very introspect, too much in my head. As you can tell by the way that I write :) So one day when that special woman comes into my life I hope that I don’t over think things too much. :) Thanks for the well wishes. I am looking forward to loving again, the right person. Best wishes to those who search as well.
How brave you are. It takes an amazing person to see themselves as clear as you do. Best wishes on your journey to your true self…I hope you find more happiness along the way.
It takes some courage to write the way you have. I hope you feel better for it! Your handle makes a whole lot of sense now and I too wish you the very best on the journey you have embarked on :0)
I wish you happiness.Thank you for this story.
WOW, I LOVED THIS STORY! Thank you so much! x
I see myself in your story. Thank you for sharing and making me see the light.
What an excellent story and how brave you are. Thank you for sharing with us.
Glad to see your post and WoW! Such fortitude and insightful story, revealing too! Perception of God, faith and love is a cause of many struggles and debates; thank you for sharing a glimpse in your journey. Any way to have realization sooner rather than later is great! Please don’t take long to update the other story.
Got to the end of the story and realized I was crying. I could insert my name for Tina’s… 3 kids, a 19-year marriage ending after my ex cheated, and a similar “Bette” in my past. Thanks for sharing your experience and I agree with you about not regretting the past. From one shy, over-thinker to another, I wish you love and happiness on your journey. I hope you find someone
hey it was a beatiful story, and thank you for shering that with us, I hope that you find love again.
Thanks