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5. How BelgianMadcow

Wed Dec 27, 2017, 07:03 PM

Dec 2017

got his groove. What an inspiring story. You are you, no need to hurry and find a label. I wish you and your wife the aplomb to meet any conflict with grace and togetherness.

For some reason I really wanted to use the word aplomb in this post. I looked it up, to be sure of its meaning. Yup, perfect word

aplomb
self-confidence or assurance, especially when in a demanding situation

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I think I should share my story (in the spirit of the season of love) [View all] BelgianMadCow Dec 2017 OP

I'm happy it's all working out for you. Have a great 2018. williesgirl Dec 2017 #1

You too! BelgianMadCow Dec 2017 #2

I handmade34 Dec 2017 #3

You BelgianMadCow Dec 2017 #4

How BelgianMadcow mercuryblues Dec 2017 #5

succinct BelgianMadCow Dec 2017 #6

If you can sing, just sing. It is bound to make you feel better. TNNurse Dec 2017 #7

Sound advice BelgianMadCow Dec 2017 #8

"Sound advice"...nicely done. TNNurse Dec 2017 #10

You are whatever you want to be. Eko Dec 2017 #9

keeping on indeed BelgianMadCow Dec 2017 #11

Those two rock!! Eko Dec 2017 #12

Thank you for telling us (me) about yourself and this community... TygrBright Dec 2017 #13

place of isolation BelgianMadCow Dec 2017 #15

Wow BelgianMadCow!!! blaze Dec 2017 #14

about relationship BelgianMadCow Dec 2017 #18

Lovely to see you malaise Dec 2017 #16

you too, Malaise BelgianMadCow Dec 2017 #19

Congratulations on all your recent growth and best wishes for the new year! pnwmom Dec 2017 #17

back at you, pnwmom BelgianMadCow Dec 2017 #21

When he was 50 years old, pnwmom Dec 2017 #24

Thanks for sharing your story BelgianMadCow Dec 2017 #39

Welcome back to Ilsa Dec 2017 #20

I need tons of courage BelgianMadCow Dec 2017 #22

10-4. Be sure to check in with us occasionally even though we Ilsa Dec 2017 #23

I think you have a TON of courage -- RandomAccess Dec 2017 #29

Good for you for being vulnerable in sharing somethign so personal. Amaryllis Dec 2017 #25

I hadn't see that Amaryllis BelgianMadCow Dec 2017 #41

Yes, Raising My Rainbow is wonderful - very moving, insightful, informative, and humorous. Amaryllis Dec 2017 #47

Recommended. Well said. guillaumeb Dec 2017 #26

What a brave thing you have done, both privately and... 3catwoman3 Dec 2017 #27

Happy for you KT2000 Dec 2017 #28

Ooo I'll have to check on Chris Weaver then BelgianMadCow Dec 2017 #42

here is Chris Weaver KT2000 Dec 2017 #45

Just be yourself. MuseRider Dec 2017 #30

This is my first step Anch Dec 2017 #31

My heart melts. The_jackalope Dec 2017 #34

Please stay. By and large we support a mix of everyone. One more voice only adds new dynamics... marble falls Dec 2017 #35

Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies. Aristotle blaze Dec 2017 #38

well look who's here BelgianMadCow Dec 2017 #40

What a delightful post. FYI Im on the faculty of a psych training institute. nolabear Dec 2017 #32

Your post proves a point I tried to make BelgianMadCow Dec 2017 #43

Thank you for sharing your story. smirkymonkey Dec 2017 #33

The strongest weapon of oppressive societies is guilt... Wounded Bear Dec 2017 #36

indeed, all about the journey BelgianMadCow Dec 2017 #44

Kudos for the Bilbo quote...nt Wounded Bear Dec 2017 #48

Music is part of my recipe for warding off depression. logosoco Dec 2017 #37

depression recipe BelgianMadCow Dec 2017 #46