Funny thing I didn't expect while renting out my rooms is that I've managed to build this little community of women, past and present, who take care of each other.
The roommate who has to leave for her health right now said she didn't want to go. "This home is a safe place. That's you."
I cried.
The roommate who has to leave for her health right now said she didn't want to go. "This home is a safe place. That's you."
I cried.
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I honestly think living like the Golden Girls is the dream!
I lived in the CodePink house in DC for 6 months & it felt safer
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IOW, I'd rather live w/ 22 women than one man. A lot of women I know feel the same.
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They believe it's due 2 the deeply connected and involved communities with frequent gatherings
In a way I was safe no matter what happened, because I had so many people with me.
I've learned I can't "find" it, I have to build it myself
The people you encourage and build help make the world a little less darker.
As a divorced female with a large house I took in other newly divorced females as a sort of halfway house, to help them regroup & figure out their next steps. But I am at the point that a “Golden Girls”-type communal living might be a welcomed option.
Thanks for the inspiration!
Cohabiting takes compromise but for me it's always been worth it to have the company
But it is an enormous compliment that they still come, and are extending the grace I've tried to give to each other now. It's beautiful.
Being kind goes a long way.
But I'm trying to process this one because it's what I really want to be doing. So to hear that I'm actually doing it means a lot.
It's been coded as immature in our culture but I think it's really lonely to be all alone.
I love hearing this story. Well done, lady.
But we treat each other with compassion & understanding and it goes a long way
Compassion and understanding can for sure go a long way. Keep your head up and your community strong. 🖤
It's hard sometimes to take a step back. I didn't realize until she said it that there was a pattern, & that the common denominator was me.
I'm doing a good job.
They feel safe with me.
That's Priceless, my dear!
Congrats!
Just saying!
So Good Job!
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