Alex, there was so much going on in 2023! Moving home to Montgomery Ave (not exactly your first choice, but it worked out ok), a trip to Scotland, buying a house and then so much effort fixing it up. The break-up with Taylor a year ago was rough. I'm not sure if you saw the email below - I didn't realize until recently that you don't use this gmail address any more.
What started with an abrupt change in March ultimately led to big decisions and commitments, that's for sure! I'm proud of what you've accomplished in such a short time.
From: Christine Rivers
Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2023 8:02 PM
To: Alex Carroll <Alex.carroll73@yahoo.com>
Subject: This week
Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2023 8:02 PM
To: Alex Carroll <Alex.carroll73@yahoo.com>
Subject: This week
Hi Alex,
This email may ramble a bit, I wanted to share my thoughts as you are leaving someone who has meant an awful lot to you. It is so hard, I know. Although you were not married and thankfully owned little property together, there is a huge emotional void. Taylor has your special person for a long time, and you will always have fond memories knowing that you grew up together. She's a good role model in some ways, you complimented each other and I know you enjoyed doing a lot of things together. It's good to recognize what she has meant, and you are grieving for the loss of it. But as you've matured, seems that she's not the right partner for you anymore. It's painful & you don't know what the next chapter in your life will hold.
You deserve to have a "true" partner who you love and who loves you for exactly who you are. Someone healthy who you genuinely like & respect, will laugh and have fun with but who also shares the work of running a household & being an adult. I think you will find that person in time.
In the meantime, take one day at a time. Focus on your routine & doing a good job at work, taking care of yourself since you will be drained and dealing with transition for a while to come, enjoying your friends, being sure to go fishing this spring and remember that things will get better over time. Plus let your family help you in any ways we can - ask for what you need, we are here for you. I love you.
Mom
