Hey guys. I have only posted to this site once or twice for advice. However, Jon's story got me to thinking. Personally, I skipped the whole child hood that one should have. I grew up with an alcholic and abusive father. My mom worked 2 jobs. At the age of 6 I was doing all of the laundry (in a 1975 green Whirlpool). By the time I was 8 I could basically run the house. At 14, mom left dad, taking my sister and myself with her. Switching high schools, getting a job, and keeping house were like an everyday routine for me. I slowly managed to save money to attend college. However, my sister took a turn down the wrong road (drugs, tatoos, abusive boyfriend). My sister and I are only 10 and a half months apart. We are extremely close. At the age of 19, she found herself pregnant. So, being the big brother.....I rented a large townhouse and helped her raise her child for the next 2 years.....putting college on hold.
At the age of 21, I realized that I was gay. It took only a short time to come to terms with it. However, I was scared to death to come out to my family and co-workers. But to this day....NO ONE has ever turned their back on my because of my homosexuality. I have had one serious relationship in the 4 years I have been out. In a matter of 8 months, he got me into some serious debt, but I was head over heels for the asshole. Later on came the occasional abuse. Then he dumped me....and it was total devastation. But I pressed on......keeping my feelings inside and only letting them out when i was in a locked room. So now, I have not even had a boyfriend in 2 years....and in the past year.....I lost my 2 cars...my house...my job of 10 years...and my man...and have no college education. Two things have kept me sane...my friends and family support....and my dirty clothes. I have been obsessed with washers since I was about 2. Laundry is my way to relax. I currently live with family who have 2 very small children that I am helping to take care of. So...ya'll know kids make lots of dirty clothes! Bottom line...I have learned the hard way that not to give a frog's fat ass about what people think. I am who I am. Life is not easy......it is what you make of it. I am currently enrolling into internet college classes...working 6 days and week, and playing "nanny/housekeeper". The only thing missing is my life partner. Where the hell is he??? But you know what they say...."patience is a virtue" and "Forgive and Forget....Re-live and Regret". I absolutely love this site, getting to read about people's washers and seeing pics of them is great. It's totally fascinating. Anyway, thanks for listening ya'll. Oh and if you cant tell by the "ya'll" slang... I am just a lil country boy...ha ha. Thanks to the rest of you who share as well. Joel
At the age of 21, I realized that I was gay. It took only a short time to come to terms with it. However, I was scared to death to come out to my family and co-workers. But to this day....NO ONE has ever turned their back on my because of my homosexuality. I have had one serious relationship in the 4 years I have been out. In a matter of 8 months, he got me into some serious debt, but I was head over heels for the asshole. Later on came the occasional abuse. Then he dumped me....and it was total devastation. But I pressed on......keeping my feelings inside and only letting them out when i was in a locked room. So now, I have not even had a boyfriend in 2 years....and in the past year.....I lost my 2 cars...my house...my job of 10 years...and my man...and have no college education. Two things have kept me sane...my friends and family support....and my dirty clothes. I have been obsessed with washers since I was about 2. Laundry is my way to relax. I currently live with family who have 2 very small children that I am helping to take care of. So...ya'll know kids make lots of dirty clothes! Bottom line...I have learned the hard way that not to give a frog's fat ass about what people think. I am who I am. Life is not easy......it is what you make of it. I am currently enrolling into internet college classes...working 6 days and week, and playing "nanny/housekeeper". The only thing missing is my life partner. Where the hell is he??? But you know what they say...."patience is a virtue" and "Forgive and Forget....Re-live and Regret". I absolutely love this site, getting to read about people's washers and seeing pics of them is great. It's totally fascinating. Anyway, thanks for listening ya'll. Oh and if you cant tell by the "ya'll" slang... I am just a lil country boy...ha ha. Thanks to the rest of you who share as well. Joel