He is younger-looking than his real age. I thought at first he was a teenager. Mid-20s, works in town, seasonal. From small town, western Pennsylvania. Is he gay? Yep. He works in an eatery Peter and I often enough frequent. He said he had asked around who and what I might be. . .LOL. Then he came looking to see if we might meet so he could talk. . . yep, talk. . .he'd learned I was studying psychology.
Anyway, we talked the rest of the afternoon. . . .then I drove him back to town as I was meeting Peter for supper and a sweet hang-out evening. He came back yesterday afternoon. . .this time pre-arranged and not the chancey meeting.
This is not therapy. . . as I am not licensed damned close. LOL Basically we talked gay-guy-talk, who we are, why, how, what, etc etc. He had come to the Cape early May, with a broken heart, looking for work, etc.
The heart is healing. . . .
I've reflected how this all happened. . . .another instance of our instinctual seeking out the help we know we need. . .and how things fall into place. I guess one thing I would say is that we eventually get what we want, need and are looking for. . . if we keep our eyes open. . .usually the "answers" are right in front of us, we're "tripping over them". . ..and often all it takes is someone else to say "Hey. . LOOK. . .there. . .now." LOL
I shared stuff from my own life experience, things I've learned in psych.
Oh yes, BTW, I told him about my blog and asked if it was okay to write a bit about our meeting, without revealing much of anything about him.
He said I could even add his photo, if I wanted to, LOL I didn't question that. . . .taking gratefully what I am offered.
Good stuff happens. . . if you just show up. . . hahaaaa
justin
8 comments:
Nice of you to help someone in need. Doesn't hurt that he's cute.
But of course. . .'tis always easier. . ;-)
Well, well, well... you can tell that young bloke that he's just won the Gary Kelly Scrumptious Award for wicked shoulders and a cute nose.
As for you, JustinO, you've just won the Gary Kelly Yummy Neighbor Award for being such a caring person.
Oh... and tell him his jeans need ironing.
Counseling is, indeed, your calling Justin. :-)
I am puzzled. Why again did he come to seek you out? I suspect it is good that this encounter is not a professional one, because a guy who looks like that could tempt one to lose his license. This will indeed be a test for you!
Unfortunately, A lot of people don't seek help. They feel like they can solve a problem on their own or that it will pass.
They don't want to seem weakened or bothered by anything.
Aha, now I understand the more recent post. Serves me right for not paying attention. I'm glad that he found you, that he has found someone he can talk to and open up to, that is so important in life, especially for those who have been damaged in some way. and he is Cute.
Hey Jack. Nice to hear from you again! And that you are still "on top" of things. . ;-)
Funny how things work, but I am glad I happened to be on scene when Dunes Wanderer wandered in. . .hehe. . when he needed someone to talk with, especially when he had come to find me. Just the fact of being there and free to listen to his story and just hang out together. So my 'space walking' had some good effects. LOL
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