u/CassidyKane3

36f Southern CA

36f Southern CA

Hi out there. Thought I’d give this a shot.

I am currently working from home for a credit union but on my way to becoming a High School English teacher. As you can see from my photo, I’m an artist at heart. All forms of art—painting, photography, tattoos, etc. and reading/writing of course.
My walk with faith has been a recent one. I was in a really dark place and found God one day walking my dog. Since then, I have been devoted to getting closer to Him. My dating past is not something I’m particularly proud of; I was in an emotionally abusive, toxic relationship for 13 years and still have some scars I’m working through from him, but I feel like I’m in a good place personally to start putting myself out there again.
I am looking for a man who puts God first. A strong willed caretaker (emotionally, physically, spiritually). My cousin Matt was my best friend and I lost him 7 years ago in a motorcycle accident, but he always used to say he was praying I’d meet a man that was opposite of my ex, someone strong and kind, who is capable of reciprocating the kind of deep, soulful love that I have for people.
Ideally, he would be between 35-40 and lives within driving distance. I don’t want something long distance as I believe spending time together is important in building a strong foundation for a relationship. Idk if he’s out there and I certainly don’t know if he’s on this subreddit, but I pray for him every day because if God made him for me, he’s probably going through his own trials.
Thanks for listening.

u/CassidyKane3 — 11 hours ago

Mother’s Day was difficult…

Let me start this by saying wanting kids is only a recent revelation. When I was younger, I was happy being childless. But now, after turning 36, I realized something is missing and it’s being a mom. I went to church with my mom and listened to our pastor talk about how children are a gift from God and I couldn’t shake this overwhelming feeling that I was missing out on that gift.

I suppose I am just looking for some validation, that I’m not alone in this frustration of “dating” in today’s world when everything is so superficial. Are there men out there still who want families and stay at home mothers to raise their children in God-centered households or do I give up on that ideal? Between the horrors of online dating and working a full-time job that leaves me zero free time to go meet people authentically, I’m feeling the ticking of the clock stronger than ever.

Am I alone out here? Is this thing on? Hello out there??

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u/CassidyKane3 — 12 hours ago