My home environment was incredibly toxic - so much so that it was affecting both my mental and physical health. In the summer of 2023, I met a much older man through my best friend, whom I liked, and I decided to move in with him for the sake of my well-being. Please, no judgmental or unkind replies. Thank you.
How has he treated you so far?
Genuinely amazing. I recently got my driver’s license - he paid for my driving school and even bought me a really nice car. He’s also covering the cost of my private tutoring in chemistry and biology, since I’m applying to university this summer and want to study dentistry. The admission exam is based on bio and chem questions. He supports me emotionally and is incredibly kind and caring. Life at home is calm and peaceful.
No question from me but it’s a breath of fresh air to hear your situation took a 180°. Keep at it.
What’s your favourite dinosaur?
I don’t know much about dinosaurs, but definitely a herbivorous one.
Were you hoping for “the one’s she’s dating”? 😂
In all seriousness OP, I’m very happy for you and glad things have turned out so well for you!
I don’t have any questions, but I wish you all the best in your future endeavours, and a happy, fulfilled life the way you want to live it 💜 take care!
Thank you! 🤍
What are your food rituals like? I didn’t really hit my stride until… 35? I was not very good at feeding myself well.
Congrats on the big break! I’m jealous of the possibilities ahead of you.
Food rituals? Just the classics, I guess: three meals and two snacks per day. No alcohol, caffeine, smoking, drugs, etc. I drink lots of water, eat plenty of veggies and fruit, keep a balanced diet, and try to keep my sugar intake low. Also - probably the Romanian in me - I can’t go a day without soup. Lunch is soup time. On Wednesdays, Fridays, and during major Christian fasts (like Nativity and Lent), I go vegan, which I see as a nice detox. I love cooking, so I mostly eat homemade food.
Wow you’re flourishing. Also cool you’re going straight-edge. I wasted SO much time on alcohol and nicotine specifically.
I can only really tolerate soup when it’s cold, but I love a curry — which is pretty damn close to soup honestly so maybe I’m in soup denial lol.
Do you have a specialty? Mine would probably be a simple coconut lentil curry + carrots in the winter.
Soup specialty? Ciorbă de pui a la grec - you can use Google Translate on the page to learn more about it. General specialty? Ardei umpluți (stuffed peppers).
Ddddamn, I don’t know how you’re still a teenager and already cooking better than me lol. Sorry about the mild ageism, I remember hating comments like this when I was young and hear I am making them myself, but you’re so far ahead of even so many fully established adults who I know.
Total aside: I just have to say I am so triggered by the lady in the video for Ciorbă de pui a la grec reaching for salt after handling raw chicken without washing her hands 😮 haha that’s me being a germ freak – it does look delicious, though.
Do you think you will cut ties to your past completely or eventually try and find reconciliation in the future?
My relationship with my parents has never been better - we get along best when we’re apart.
