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stumbling self sufficiency in a small space

Our hearts are so precious. They need to be cherished.

Inca getting bored of being photographed

Inca getting bored with being photographed

Danny and I are splitting up. It’s very painful and I’m feeling so sad and desolate.

We have been together for 15 years. We were always good friends. He has never ceased to be a fun, intelligent and charming companion. He has shared so much knowledge. He always surprised and entertained me.

He also loved my Min Pin dogs. Scorned by so many in the past.

Unfortunately physically I could never be the slim, svelte lady that he really wished to have on his arm.  And there’s the rub for both of us.

It has been hard for me to look in a mirror for years.

In the end I think that we both realised that we had find separate paths.


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112 Comments

  1. just catching up on your sad news…take care Fiona; if your body isnt right for him then he is not right for you!

  2. So sorry to hear this Fiona, I do hope that the new life in the garden will cheer you up and help you over the next few months. It is a long time to have been together, very sad for you. But you can do it.

  3. Grumpy-Grandad

    So sorry for both of you. It’s always sad when this happens to two very nice people.

    xx, G-G.

  4. PipneyJane

    Fiona, I’m so sorry.

    – Pam

  5. I’m sure all of the comments say the same……. I have been reading your blog for a few years now, so feel I should offer a huge hug! It’s never easy but you will eventually get through this. Your obviously strong enough to know who you are and what you want. This will, in the end get you to where you are destined to be – everything happens for a reason….. Much love xx

  6. Just to send my love and deepest sympathies and understanding. ((((hugs))))
    J xxx

  7. It’s an opportunity for someone else to see the worth of the you that you are, I’m sure, Fiona. And make a friend of the woman in the mirror.

  8. Kooky Girl

    I’ve just seen this, I’m very sad at the news. However, I hope that you can both cherish the good times you shared, and look to a new future with all the hope and possibilities that it can bring. All the best. Thinking of you. Kg.

  9. Hi Fiona, I’ve read your blog for years but never commented. I just wanted to come out of the woodwork to give you my best wishes. I know that the space that has just opened up in your life will eventually be filled with amazing new experiences, people, and things that you didn’t know you were missing before.

  10. Izzy Bee

    so sorry to hear the news Fiona.

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