Dear Omyk

I hope that you & your daughter are getting the support of your community & that the work issues have resolved themselves.

It is possible to be happy, content & active within a community (the fathers of my children died young 23 & 37) without a special someone. I have a lot of fun, friendship & my  younger son looks after my dad twice a week so that I can lead meditation sessions. Each of my friends offer the parts ( other than sexual intimacy) that a spouse would. I am also free to be there for people of our island, where as if I was in a relationship this would take time away from my family (2 lovely granchildren) & community activities. Celibacy should be a joyous freedom not a burden.

Best wishes

Roberta