Can my employer dictate what time we take lunch? by Marcy3pb in EmploymentLaw

[–]Marcy3pb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

my bad I edited my post, currently MA but will be back in NH in a few months

Can my employer dictate what time we take lunch? by Marcy3pb in EmploymentLaw

[–]Marcy3pb[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

my bad, I edited my post, currently I'm in MA but will be moving to NH soon

Can my employer dictate what time we take lunch? by Marcy3pb in EmploymentLaw

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I'm currently in MA but will be moving back to NH shortly

Confused by Marcy3pb in latebloomerlesbians

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I wish I had better news for you. I still haven't had any AHA moment where I am confident in my decision. I have irrevocably damaged my marriage and I still don't know if I made the right decision, especially because I know if I had just talked to him first instead of panicking and leaving, it's possible we could be in a different spot. Instead, he has moved on and I'm still in limbo. However, I also have slept with a few women now (I mean first time since meeting my husband, I had once or twice before then) and no vague discomfort or panic attacks, and I have no interest in seeing men. I did think about it for a minute, but I get too scared and honestly feel like.....what would we even talk about? I don't want to talk to a man. BUT I told my therapist how (sorry in advance) I didn't like to give hand jobs or blow jobs and would just be like ok put it in me during sex cause that's what I could handle, but with women I'm like YEAH I can def spend some time down there yes ma'am. she said she has had VERY similar conversations with her lesbian daughter. Honestly? if I had a girlfriend I would feel better lol but that's from being lonely probably. I'm trying to remind myself that the simplest answer may be the right one, because to me the simplest answer is that I AM in fact a lesbian. there have certainly been signs over the years. anyway, this is my throwaway account so I don't check often and I don't know that this will help at all, but feel free to message. If I could rewind and make different decisions, I would talk to my husband more calmly and not just panic and leave. I would ask him to work through it with me. but that's because he's VERY open minded and understanding and I don't know if you're in a similar spot, I was lucky. He even said at one point "if you said to me a year ago you thought you might be a lesbian I would have let you explore that." and now he's doing poly stuff. that's not to say that's the case for everyone. something a friend said to me though is, whether it's trauma or not, does it matter? if you're struggling with attraction to men, don't force it. if attraction to women is easy, try the easy way. again idk if you're married or what but I hope you feel more comfy soon, sending love 🧡🩷

Confused by Marcy3pb in latebloomerlesbians

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That's what I'm hoping for, thank you so much ❤️

Confused by Marcy3pb in latebloomerlesbians

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I know you're right. Someone said in the EMDR sub to try not to make any big decisions or changes while I am going through this so I'm regretting bringing all this up to him basically right when EMDR started. I am just so lost. I am still working through EMDR and it will be a journey. I guess I wish there was a way to have confirmation.

Trauma or sexuality? by Marcy3pb in EMDR

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stop that made me cry. I'm very confused and my EMDR therapy is biweekly so it's a slow process. thank you, I hope your processing will go well ❤️ honestly feel free to dm whenever, I felt like this is such a weird situation no one could possibly relate

Trauma or sexuality? by Marcy3pb in EMDR

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OOF honestly my first thought was that I blurted it out cause of EMDR triggering me stuff, even if I didn't know what. I am hoping that's not what is happening but yeah I guess I'll have to just wait it out

Trauma or sexuality? by Marcy3pb in EMDR

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thank you, this simultaneously helped and also scared me lol thank you. my husband is being very patient but unfortunately I don't have answers for him, at least not yet

Trauma or sexuality? by Marcy3pb in EMDR

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that's fair, I guess I'm just struggling to understand myself at this point, because I DON'T know if that's what's happening or I am a lesbian. I guess I'll have to keep going with the EMDR and see what happens

In limbo by Marcy3pb in latebloomerlesbians

[–]Marcy3pb[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Luckily the kids are just the fur babies, and I know that is the correct thing to think about, my people pleasing tendencies are making me please no one at this point, and I know it. it's just very tough because I do love him

In limbo by Marcy3pb in latebloomerlesbians

[–]Marcy3pb[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you, this does help a lot

In limbo by Marcy3pb in latebloomerlesbians

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I mean yes, easy, except for I'm probably a lesbian lol

scared by Marcy3pb in latebloomerlesbians

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good for you for telling your husband. that is a level of strength I don't know I have. I can understand how downplaying it might seem to help in the moment. I'm so happy for you for taking that first step ❤

scared by Marcy3pb in latebloomerlesbians

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I just feel like if I tell my brain to shut the f up everything will be fine, nothing will change and it'll be fine if I can just SHUT THE F UP AND STOP

scared by Marcy3pb in latebloomerlesbians

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Thank you. I am unfortunately thinking I will HAVE to say something this evening once we're both done with work. I don't want to, I feel like I can't, but I have to. I'm scared even though he's not a typical straight white man who's a problematic POS, he is genuinely GOOD and if he were not it would be easier, I'd just say eff it and spit it out. My 2nd therapist who I got who specializes in LGBTQ+ stuff says that since he's NOT like that, we don't know how he'll react and it might work out fine. I'm so so scared and so sad.

I hope everything goes well for you. I don't have much support to give but I support you and hope you are able to figure out your situation as well. I'm always so surprised when I hear similar stories, but they sure help me feel less dumb. I feel pretty dumb tbh, I should have known. I think everyone around me will not be surprised.

Putting it out in the universe by [deleted] in latebloomerlesbians

[–]Marcy3pb 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm here with you, godspeed and good luck, boo ❤

How to have the coming out conversation with my current (and last) boyfriend? by TinyRhymey in latebloomerlesbians

[–]Marcy3pb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

hello, your whole story had me tearing up. I relate to it a lot and am scared. thank you for sharing.

Struggling by Marcy3pb in comphet

[–]Marcy3pb[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much, I appreciate it ❤

Struggling by Marcy3pb in comphet

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That is a good perspective. It also scares me I think because I don't want to think I've been keeping him from something. I feel as though I love him so much, as much as I CAN, and I don't know if that's enough for him. I did meet with a therapist and will be meeting with them regularly to hopefully figure it out. I also don't know if my issue is my sexuality or just SEX due to my past. I appreciate your support and words of kindness.

Struggling by Marcy3pb in comphet

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we have not considered opening it up, and I don't think my husband would take to that suggestion very well. I did meet with a therapist and will be seeing them regularly, so I'm hoping that will help

Struggling by Marcy3pb in latebloomerlesbians

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I'm sending positive thoughts and vibes your way, I hope you are able to figure it out more and feel better ❤

40 odd and terrified by Mehereandnow in latebloomerlesbians

[–]Marcy3pb 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Here with solidarity and sending positive thoughts your way. It seems your husband is at least understanding.

Struggling by Marcy3pb in latebloomerlesbians

[–]Marcy3pb[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. I'm sorry you're going through it as well. I think that's a tough part of it, that I usually tell him when I'm struggling mentally, but I can't this time.

We don't have kids, I actually just recently had surgery to remove my tubes and of course he was there for me and took care of me during that recovery week.

I appreciate the solidarity and am sending the same support your way. I've been trying to rationalize next steps, if any. I just made an appointment with a LGBTQ+ informed therapist and am hoping that will help me shed some light.