Quote by r4jane
Is that the same as masturbation? lol.
I thought only ladies maturbated
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Quote by deancannock
congratulations MINXY....however I don't think your journey has ended, I simply think you have turned the corner and its now all downhill as far as the eye can see. now that doesn't mean there will not be a few more hills to climb before the very end, but you now know you have the strengh to climb them.
Quote by Sassy-Seren
I think you change your attitude and outlook on life, love, your own self etc as you mature.
It's taken me 48 years to realise that no one is worth the pain of heartache, the only person who can change your life is YOU and the best person you can be is yourself![]()
I've grown softer and more open in some ways, accepting in others, harder in a few. It's life's lessons that educate us and mould you into who we are today. I still make mistakes, get it wrong and always will. It's just these days, I find it easier to apologise if I'm in the wrong and don't hang onto people who aren't worth the effort
Quote by benrums0n
I didn't think of it as a flounce either.
I can empathise with the self awareness/growth experiences.
The light bulb went on in my head and took away some of the shadows during a period of psychotherapy a while ago. Since then its been a lovely path to tread. Although I stumble and fall I usually pick myself up and find myself stronger.
Well done, good look, big hug and thank you for all your input here.
Quote by flower411
Do you think it would liven it up if I mentioned the story in the Mail about Jade Goody having her arm amputated and getting a job presenting a childrens television program about asylum seeking dole cheats from her fully expenses paid MPs second home, all while she was out on bail because the prisons are full ?
Quote by benrums0n
No question is dumb. I was 9 before I asked how I could work out which shoe went on which foot.
Quote by r4jane
I'm not sure we change, but there is some influence there to smooth the edges, just as the company we keep can shape our behaviour too. Of course we also mellow with age and having children I think makes us behave differently, as we are careful how our behaviour influences them.
Quote by fluff_n_stuff
I am the eldest of 4 girls and had a very strict upbringing (mainly on the part of my father but my mother generally backed him up). I had to babysit my sisters in the school holidays while my mum worked part time, and overall I was quite responsible and did what I was told.
From about the age of 11 or 12, I discovered my father's collection of porn mags and paperbacks. Nothing under-the-counter but pornography nonetheless. I wanted to join in and lost my virginity at 14, and was pregnant before my 15th birthday. I knew about contraception but was too scared to get it so I relied on knowing my monthly cycle and when to avoid intercourse. Where I came unstuck was in foolishly allowing my boyfriend a fuck for Christmas, which I knew was at a risky time. I guessed quite quickly I was pregnant and just knew I couldn't tell my parents because they really would kill me! But it didn't go away and my mum eventually twigged because I wasn't using up my sanitary products.
So at the age of 15 I had an abortion. The thing that stuck in my mind was how disappointed in me my parent's were but at no point did they shout at me or condemn me. My mother at least, took the blame on herself. I never considered having the baby as an option.
I don't feel I was let down by the sex education I had - neither at school nor from the leaflet my mum gave me with a red-face, mumbling 'come and ask me if there's anything you want to discuss'. I had enough trouble telling her when my first period started. I'm a very private person, and even now can't discuss my own bodily functions with anyone (including my husband) without squirming and blushing.
My point is it isn't always possible to blame something on the failure of the Government to act appropriately or in a timely way. On the one hand you're moaning about the 'nanny-state, and then on the other, how the Government isn't doing enough to reduce teenage pregnancies. I am no psychologist but I cannot see that anything in my upbringing or education could have been changed to prevent my curiosity that got the better of me and caught me out.
Quote by fabio
I was at the end of the queue when they handed out patience. Sometimes wish I had more of it.
What personal quality would you like, or like more of?
Quote by Nicekat
My ex hubby was never very compimentary but thank god my boy friend likes me no matter what size I am and in whatever clothes I wear and he is not bothered about make up either.
Theladyisaminx
I once was questioned and felt judged years ago from my hubby as to why I didn’t dress more like a real woman.
He married me as I have always been, I will never change to please anyone.
Quote by benrums0n
My son sent me this mathematical proof.
Firstly let us agree kids take time and money.
kids = time X money
It is widely agreed that time is money.
kids = money X money = (money)²
Money is of course the root of all evil.
money = ¹(evil)
Therfore.
Kids = (¹evil)²
And our conclusion is
Kids = evil
QED