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It is! On one level it's a mistake. On another level, it's meant to be because it forces us to re-examine everything. In my opinion, the sole purpose of limerence is to help us soulfully mature. This is no small feat, it requires a whole lot of growth, healing and deeper levels of understanding. For...

Thoughts on trauma and flashbacks ( trigger warning , things might get a little intense as this post contains sensitive topics like abusive parent) Hey all, hope everyone is well! Thank you all, the ones who have already and perhaps the ones who will after I post this, for sharing your experiences. ...

After three months I explained to LO what I had been going through and fortunately he was very understanding. And he felt there was no point in hiding anymore. That is why he told me it's mutual. I have the wonderful luck that my LO is a smart person. He has a great attitude and a lot of integrity....

Good to read your update!

Follow your heart where it wants to take you and don't rush into anything. Take time to heal.
Try following your curiosity. What do you want to do less of and more of? What's something you want to learn? Etc.

tThere is saying that goes: "when its hysterical, its historical" Hysterical in this context means any strong reaction, feeling affronted, offended and so forth. Any form of being triggered is a hysterical reaction to something historical. Yes the other person may be irritating, however t...

Hang in there Theorina, it’s quite a painful experience. I would not go back though. It has been a spiritual awakening for me. I think around mid life, most people have (or have had) trials and suffering that nudges them to think more spiritually and start searching for meaning and purpose. There a...

Welcome Saadi, how long have you been friends? And what makes LO a good friend? It's amazing how something that starts out making us feel so good ends up making us feel so bad. I mean... I was an emotional wreck! I didn't understand what I was feeling - the strongest thing I have ever felt with no l...

1. This is not a solid theory, but it's something - a mother, in whom I definitely sensed undying love and devoition, but also a core nervousness and awkwardness, and maybe even a bit of dimness mentally, that perhaps affected my sense of connectio to her, or faith in her. How does this factor in? ...

I wanted to share this in case it helps others

The Subtle Effects of Trauma – Living in a Fantasy
https://khironclinics.com/blog/living-in-a-fantasy/

I've come to believe that there is a stronger-than-average bond between the two of us. We know it's never going to happen and yet feed the attraction. What I meant was that I have had my LO in my life now for >10 years. I've hit the 10 year threshold and I've read that it's very rare. Two people wh...