AlabamaJules
New member
Hi, everyone!
I’ve been a member of this forum for a little over 5 years now but this is my first public post. I'm actually a little nervous about introducing myself but here goes nothing:
I’m Jules, 42 years old, born/raised/still living in Alabama. I was with my husband for 25 years (married for 22) before divorcing at the end of 2015. Have one son who is about to turn 18 and leave the proverbial nest. Built a career that really suits me doing a job that I love (even if it does take up more of my time and energy than I would like). For the past few years I’ve been focusing on single parenting and improving my physical health. I'm very close to achieving the goals that I set for myself in those areas so I think it's time that I begin exploring some aspects of my persona that have lain dormant for many years, which brings me to this post.
I have always thought it natural to feel all types of love (platonic, romantic, sexual, familial, etc.) for more than one person and have never understood why it is considered desirable/honorable to embrace and act out this concept in some contexts but not others. It's been way too long since I've given myself permission (freedom) to believe that this way of being is not inherently wrong (selfish/perverted/sinful/you get the idea) and I'm hopeful that the decision to move from lurker to active member will result in an increased awareness/appreciation for the poly lifestyle in general and a deeper understanding of my inner self as I try to navigate my way through this "new normal" I find myself in. Any questions, comments, or suggestions are welcome and I will do my best to respond as I am able. I'm glad to be in the company of such cool cats and I look forward to getting to know you all!
I’ve been a member of this forum for a little over 5 years now but this is my first public post. I'm actually a little nervous about introducing myself but here goes nothing:
I’m Jules, 42 years old, born/raised/still living in Alabama. I was with my husband for 25 years (married for 22) before divorcing at the end of 2015. Have one son who is about to turn 18 and leave the proverbial nest. Built a career that really suits me doing a job that I love (even if it does take up more of my time and energy than I would like). For the past few years I’ve been focusing on single parenting and improving my physical health. I'm very close to achieving the goals that I set for myself in those areas so I think it's time that I begin exploring some aspects of my persona that have lain dormant for many years, which brings me to this post.
I have always thought it natural to feel all types of love (platonic, romantic, sexual, familial, etc.) for more than one person and have never understood why it is considered desirable/honorable to embrace and act out this concept in some contexts but not others. It's been way too long since I've given myself permission (freedom) to believe that this way of being is not inherently wrong (selfish/perverted/sinful/you get the idea) and I'm hopeful that the decision to move from lurker to active member will result in an increased awareness/appreciation for the poly lifestyle in general and a deeper understanding of my inner self as I try to navigate my way through this "new normal" I find myself in. Any questions, comments, or suggestions are welcome and I will do my best to respond as I am able. I'm glad to be in the company of such cool cats and I look forward to getting to know you all!
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