Change of Pace...Ah Stress.

SinAI's picture
Have you ever felt as if you have a bit of your freedom taken away?

I'm not talking grounded, or denied TV cell phone, etc. (Besides, I'm to old for that now anyway)
I Mean in a more literal sense.

I used to live, up until a few days ago, in a neighborhood where I could wander aimlessly into the wee hours of the morning, without fear, without any trouble. IT was utter freedom, able to wander the yards, fields, woods, and streets in the silence. It was the place I could be to gather my thoughts, to calm down, or to just be one with nature.

But now, I've moved off to a dormitory in the city. I can't go out past 8 alone for fear of getting harassed, or worse. There is constant cars, and sirens, and men shouting and wandering in the dark.
Now, I can't go out to think, and the whole situation is so stressful and new.

I know I'll adapt, (Im very social, and consider myself likable) but still.
At least I can still roam the Endless Forest, yet its not the same. (Me and my fawn are relaxing by De drinkplatts)
Anyone else feel like they are sometimes stuck in a place where they cant get out much?
WonderfullySarcastic's picture

I won't be able to join you

I won't be able to join you in the forest and I haven't had quite the same situation, but it's somewhat close...
My parents are divorced and I go to visit my dad every summer. I live in Texas, he in Minnesota. I went from a very open and chatty society to a place where outsiders are off-limits. I don't have any friends up here and hardly any one offers a friendly word. So, I do know what it's like, if somewhat different...

/not helpful

Edit:
Missed the whole point when I wrote that.
What I was getting at was that I can't be myself up here, with people that automatically close themselves off to me. It's both stressful, unnerving and makes me doubt and question my everyday actions that were commonplace back South. Like you, I will get used to it, but... it's not the same and it still sucks. :/

/even less helpful
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Haha thats not unhelpful, I

Haha thats not unhelpful, I like hearing stories. I hope you adapt soon and people open up. :/ That does sound rather unfortunate.

Good luck
WonderfullySarcastic's picture

lol I wish you good luck as

lol I wish you good luck as well, Sin Smiling Eventually the lot of them will just have to get used to me! As for you, if you haven't tried it already, not that you have to, is to put a radio on your favorite station (not an MP3) on low, find somewhere comfortable, and kick back and relax. It's what works for me, maybe you too.
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