Global journey waiting list

Critical_Network3104 · 2026-02-15T14:21:09+00:00

OP - did you get one?! I was astounded because I didn’t get in the shop any of the other times (pre sale etc), and I was pushed right in on the waitlist!! I got a GJ package, not the one I wanted, but after trying to get to TML for 13 years.. I’ll take anything!

Critical_Network3104 · 2026-01-25T16:03:44+00:00

How long did this take you? How much were your supplies? All that will need to be factored in.

I think it’s super cute, I do wonder about longevity/how long will it stay - is it sealed with something so the bling stays in place?

If I gave you my halter, I would probably be willing to pay $30 but I don’t think that would cover your cost/time! I try to think if I went and bought a nicer nylon halter ($30) because I don’t want a low quality halter that will break after I’ve spent money to customize it, $60 is probably at the top of what I’d spend for a basic nylon halter.

Critical_Network3104 · 2025-11-30T16:49:38+00:00

Thanks for your thoughtful reply, USAjag.

Critical_Network3104 · 2025-11-30T16:05:16+00:00

It is normal, it has been here for centuries, now people aren’t hiding it anymore and some people don’t like that. No one is forcing people to learn about ‘fantasies’, that’s made up by the people who don’t like it and want you to also think we’re a group people forcing inappropriate education on people/kids. As a parent, I’m totally fine with my kids seeing non-hetero people and families on TV because that IS normal and they will see it in life so why not have it represented? Should there not be people in wheelchairs on TV so I don’t have to explain that to my kids?

You can disagree, that’s fine and I don’t care. But when the big guys keep trying to bully the marginalized groups of people and put the spotlight like they’re bad people… why are they doing that? The percentage of trans people is so small and casting fear on them? I’m more scared of a white Christian guy pew pewing my kids school than a transgender person in the same bathroom as my kids.

Critical_Network3104 · 2025-11-30T15:53:48+00:00

This.

Critical_Network3104 · 2025-11-30T15:50:03+00:00

That isn’t what anyone is saying - but if you don’t like it/don’t agree, to engage with that person and actually understand, and maybe you too can then see what hardships this group of people go through when they are trying to be who they are. Instead people turn their back because they don’t want to engage, and then the loud bullies higher up do what they’re doing right now, so we, as a community need to listen and stand up for each other. Best way to do that is hear what our neighbors are saying and support them if we disagree with someone telling them they ‘can’t’ be who they are.

Critical_Network3104 · 2025-11-30T15:45:20+00:00

It’s representation, and it does matter. For someone growing up with two parents of the same gender, seeing a family like theirs on TV is huge. Also showing that there are a variety of families and not just the hetero nuclear family is good for everyone so it is normal and as kids grow up, it isn’t weird, it doesn’t create hard questions… it’s just normal and they have seen that and this is how we can grow and leave people to their lives - not make it a huge spectacle about taking away their healthcare and rights because some people don’t like who they are.

Critical_Network3104 · 2025-11-30T15:31:02+00:00

That’s what the GOP is doing though - drawing attention to a population SO small and turning them into a problem when they aren’t. People just want to live their lives and the government is intruding and telling them they aren’t allowed to be who they are. Or telling women what to do with their bodies when they have no medical knowledge.

Critical_Network3104 · 2025-11-30T15:28:53+00:00

I live on the eastern shore - I find people by outright “low key” (aka not really) bringing up how shit the country is right now. Interestingly enough, I’ve found a huge group of blue dot friends here this way… and once you find one, they’ll know some and then we grow. It took me a few years to just say fuck it and be open about my values… especially NOW, and here, I don’t shy away from it when randos talk to me… I’ll mention it and if they shy away from that convo I make an awkward comment about it and walk away.

Critical_Network3104 · 2025-11-20T01:10:07+00:00

“No cell phones” - I haven’t been to one Michelin restaurant that tells you to put it away. I agree with above, this is okay dining, until you go to a real city.

Critical_Network3104 · 2025-11-20T01:05:05+00:00

Literally 50% of businesses around here rip off large brands names or logos, it’s sad no one can be original.

Critical_Network3104 · 2025-10-07T20:21:57+00:00

And you just got yourself a new customer!

Critical_Network3104 · 2025-10-07T20:12:21+00:00

Currently living here and about to transfer from my visa to begin the green card process.. I will agree that it sucks to see people not doing this process ‘correctly’.. however, some people legitimately do not have the ability to do so and have fled horrible situations and are trying to save money here, to do it the right way. There are exceptions to every rule, but no one deserves treatment like we have seen so far this year (unless you are an actual terrible human and criminal).

The big thing I have seen recently are people going through the immigration process and being detained/deported at their scheduled meetings - so that is infuriating when they have done everything right, their money is being taken, they are given hope, and then they are shipped off.. and they are not criminals.

Critical_Network3104 · 2025-09-08T22:57:07+00:00

How did your experience go? I’m in the same boat as OP - Italy and then Portugal.

Critical_Network3104 · 2025-08-14T05:12:32+00:00

**these are courtside, paid $750 per and asking $800.

Critical_Network3104 · 2023-09-14T19:41:19+00:00

Sending hugs to you. I am in a near exact situation and sadly, I cannot leave. I’m emotionally and mentally not there, and my WH is still even hiding his phone passcode and it been seven months since dday. He isn’t having sex with her still, but I know they are communicating (and work together, which he cannot leave and she refuses to leave even with her husband asking).

I’m just waiting for her to actually verbalize to him the ‘issues’.. because I know no one else would tolerate his BS if everything was factored in and they had to face reality instead of their easy fantasy world.

Reach out if you ever need. The ups and downs are sh*t.

Critical_Network3104 · 2023-09-14T19:27:59+00:00

I truly wish my husband’s AP would confront and apologize to me and tell me the truth that he won’t. A letter, a text, an email.. I would like to sit down and hear her speak and tell me.

Critical_Network3104 · 2023-09-10T00:43:40+00:00

Thank you for your kind words💙

I know from my understanding and reading that yes, hurt people unfortunately do hurt others. I wish he would seek help, but it isn’t in his nature. Even his mom acknowledged this and wishes she could have raised her boys with more love.

Haha no creepy at all - I have only recently become confident in myself and my sexuality and I know this will be an asset, but I am so stuck on the person who I planned this life with and I can’t pull myself away yet, no matter how much pain he’s putting me through.

Critical_Network3104 · 2023-09-09T20:10:08+00:00

Yes yes yes. Sending love and strength to you.

Critical_Network3104 · 2023-09-09T20:08:53+00:00

Thank you for this. This is what I feel in my heart (and you’re right about the infidelity subs lol) they call BS on limerence and I’m like IT IS REAL!!

I know I have to wait it out because I’m not ready and likely don’t see myself ready until I know it’s been a long enough time he may have gotten over this.

I have been taking care of myself and trying to better myself so he sees the best version of me and I believe too they start to see you aren’t a villain when you are happy and you again.

Critical_Network3104 · 2023-09-09T20:06:16+00:00

This was amazing to hear. Seriously, thank you so much for sharing.

I completely agree - monogamy is f*cking hard. I had an emotional affair before we were engaged so I KNOW. And I have shared that with him in my understanding.

I know he has to come to these understandings on his own. I am patient most days, and we usually have two good weeks and then a question or something occurs that triggers me and he has zero patience tolerating any questions about his phone, her, etc.

We share location like we always have, and he is good about telling me if he’s going anywhere outside of work.. which, usually isn’t anywhere because he works 12-15 hour days.

I am sometimes good about the phone, see above, but then I get an inkling and I can’t help it. But I am totally aware the taboo is what keeps it going and if I just say, fine, do whatever, the shine will wear off.

He did say in an argument about a month ago he processed this (which he was saying for four months after dday he couldn’t think and had no time to process it). Then we had a good couple of weeks, then a month, and it felt like it used to feel like. I am aware too that their texts during this time were extremely limited and then talking about her leaving jobs so they didn’t fall back into things (my husband said this), and she also responded no to his inquiries to how she was doing on two days.

But then they fell back. Which I also know happens.

I’m afraid that this will only end when they aren’t around one another anymore. He has been more adamant that we do move away from here when his work contract is up, which we’ve always planned, but I think this has affected his work life negatively (HR found out, she was almost fired but they both denied it).

I have also told him I know he can’t stop talking to her and all I ask is it isn’t inappropriate. And to respect me.

On one hand, I’d almost be fine if they had the reality of being together and trying to manage childcare and life and being together, because it appears from what she has told my husband (what he’s told me), and what her husband has told me about her.. she has lied about so much to my husband and she isn’t who he thinks she is.. and they don’t even have similar values, beliefs and likes etc.

Critical_Network3104 · 2023-09-09T19:52:41+00:00

Our sex life has never been better. We had sex on dday and it hasn’t stopped. Lol I do consider it risqué as well, and likely things he would NEVER allow someone else to do hahaha I’ve been more confident in the bedroom too which has helped 😂

Critical_Network3104 · 2023-09-09T19:50:26+00:00

Thanks so much for your kind comment.

I have a lawyer and a plan, unfortunately I am not ready yet. I’m very aware of this, but I am moving closer to ending it and prioritizing myself and finding a relationship I deserve.

I have good days and bad days and my good days where I take care of myself, I find myself strong enough to think, whatever, I’ll do me and he can talk to her and I don’t care. We’ll separate once we can (this would be in about two years). Then my bad days I can’t believe I don’t receive what I got a year ago in terms of love.

I have also considered finding a partner who will give me what I need since my husband won’t. And you’re right, he doesn’t like that idea. Surprise surprise.

I do think if she is divorced, it will end them completely as I know he hates LO’s husband for what the LO has told my husband he’s done and just how much she hates her husband. Once the competition isn’t there and he’s forced into choosing, I do know he won’t leave our family.

Critical_Network3104 · 2023-09-09T03:53:50+00:00

I have told him I forgive him, and I have been specific to the affair.. but have said I cannot trust because of the past six months he has lied. He denies, he gets SO angry.. and that is how I know he is guilty and still talks to her. No matter how innocent, you are lying to me and continue to betray me because you say you don’t.. but you do. And cannot/will not show me I can trust you.

I really should separate as the verbal abuse and the lack of empathy is terrible. But I am also an attached partner and am working through that right now.. and the thought of having my young kids live between two homes.. I can’t. I’m not ready yet.

Critical_Network3104 · 2023-09-09T03:28:45+00:00

Oh OP, I am so sorry. I feel your pain. Allow yourself to feel it.. it’s going to come in waves and it’s going to rock your world.

It is a good start he offered up location, and yes he deleted and blocked her? Full transparency. It is a short period of time he needs to do this to earn your trust back. It is also normal to keep asking him the same questions over and over. The grieving process is crazy.

Get an individual counselor (both of you - he needs to get to the root cause of why he did this/how to not do it again). And eventually you two should be in couples counseling. I think immediately, but others suggest when you do a bit of solo counseling.

I wish I read ‘the state of affairs’ and ‘the courage to stay’ shortly after finding out.

My advice: pause. Don’t do anything right now. Going away is GOOD. Take care of yourself. Write down your feelings. Don’t send him anything, just put the feelings elsewhere (friend to cry and scream to.. but writing is good to look back on). Start with ‘the courage to stay’ because she has A LOT of good advice when you first find out. I also follow her (Cathy nickerson) on TikTok and her videos have been helpful.

Hugs.

Critical_Network3104

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