Who Are We Really?

What exactly does the question "Who are you" mean? You might answer, “Well my name is _____ and I work at _____.” But is this what the question really means? I mean let’s face it, we all are born, given a name, and then raised a certain way. As we grow we become the people "we are" today. But "who are we really?"

I had dreams when I was young. I wanted to be many things but was never really supported or taken seriously about my dreams. Don't get me wrong, I had wonderful parents who cared greatly for me. They were just raised a certain way themselves and did their best at bringing up us kids. Basically, I learned a lot just being on my own, and finding my own way.

I thought I had everything figured out. Got married young, had children and ran a successful business for 30 years. But then WAM! Everything changed as I knew it. My almost 30-year marriage ended. I had no idea what I was going to do, I just knew I had to do something and it was going to be by myself, alone with no partner.

So with the help of family and friends, I picked myself up, moved to a different city and started a new life for myself. Now, this was HARD AS HELL! After all, I was with the same person for almost 34 years and never had to be independent before. I wasn't going to give up and I didn't have time to cry. I needed to pick myself up and find ME! Really find ME, as in who I was, what did I want to do with my life.

I met someone in a different Country online and well. I had never been to that Country before so I thought what the hell, I should go! I needed some time away from family and friends. I really needed to clear my head and try to find ME! Some family and friends thought I was crazy, but hey, I had to go! I had to go and find out for myself who I really was! I didn't have anyone to tell me I couldn't go, or I couldn't do it, so I packed my suitcases and left.

Well, it’s been just over a year and a half being away in a different country and guess what? I'm still trying to figure out WHO I AM!

So “Who are you?”

I would love to hear from you!