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Originally Posted by BrockBaby
Something hit me as I read that. If we want change..then we have to change the way we are as well. We have to let go of the feelings that others are judging us...and stick up for what we know is right. Instead of saying "well they think this..they think that..." Change THEIR minds about it!!!! Show them something different. Educate them. Cowering in the corner, holding on to shame....gives them the "ammunition that they are looking for to prove their point. But, being as Jackie said, a power woman...will make them step back and take notice that the "ideas" that they had were wrong.
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When I began my reunion with D, I decided that it was not going to be secret from anyone. It's amusing to watch people trip their way around it. I simply treat it as a matter of fact. It will be interesting to see what it happens as I seek a new call.
We haven't gotten very far from the Victorian age when young men were expected to "sow their wild oats" before marriage and women were divided as "good" girls who were virgins when then married or others (who were spoken of only in whispers).