Heinlein apparently had a problem. I had to stop The Cat Who Walks Through Walls because of the same thing. He got involved with two women and it was somehow seen as normal. Couldn't get past it.
Dude, I am so impressed with everything you decide to do. Just packing up and moving — it's amazing. And travelogues rock, so thanks for the brief descriptions of Washington, Oregon and California.
As for the self-esteem thing, it could be that once you've fulfilled your potential, that's it. You can't really go anywhere else. But there's also the option of yes, not feeling like you can fulfill expectations (even though you totally can, for you are Opal and you rock; I know I'm going to think you're awesome with pretty much whatever you decide to do).
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Dude, I am so impressed with everything you decide to do. Just packing up and moving — it's amazing. And travelogues rock, so thanks for the brief descriptions of Washington, Oregon and California.
As for the self-esteem thing, it could be that once you've fulfilled your potential, that's it. You can't really go anywhere else. But there's also the option of yes, not feeling like you can fulfill expectations (even though you totally can, for you are Opal and you rock; I know I'm going to think you're awesome with pretty much whatever you decide to do).