Introduction

[wayneL]

Hello everyone. My name is Wayne. I registered three years ago and have been fascinated reading about your lives and adventures. To be honest I never thought about freedom as many of you have. I am 62 years old and have lived in three towns my entire life. I have worked uninterrupted since before I finished school. My entire life has been about work and providing for my family. My children are now adults and no longer need me. My wife and I without the responsibility of providing for our children no longer have any common goals. I am afraid ours is a sad story in that we have nothing to bind us together anymore. About fifteen years ago we separated for a time at her request. I went into a deep state of depression and something in me died as I was unable to deal with the separation from my children. I was able to persuade my wife to allow me to return home. With the help of my physician I have been able to exist and to many would seem a normal life. Reading your stories has been a revelation to me. I feel there is some hope for me to make some much needed changes in my life and come out of the drug induced coma my doctor has had me in for so many years. I would like to thank each of you for sharing your lives here in this forum. I feel like friends with many of you especially Bob even though we have never met in person. Best wishes to each of you in the tribe and with sincere hope we may meet one day

 

[cyndi]

Wayne, welcome to the CRVL forums! I'm sorry you've had a hard time. I found separation and divorce to be as similar to dying as I could imagine. I felt like I had to learn how to breathe, all by myself, again. And I did. Way back in 1985 I took a 2 year road trip with my year old son that gave me the chance to rebuild my confidence, reconnect with the world I loved and the things I loved doing. this is a great life to remember how much fun there is to be had, how to enjoy your own company, how exciting new places and people are.

Please consider coming to the RTR in Quartzsite, in January. I guarantee you won't regret it. And you'll see how do-able this life really is. And you'll meet a lot of people with stories similar to your own. But now they are living again, and enjoying life.
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[akrvbob]

WayneL, we're all very glad you are here!

I am a compulsive over-thinker so I live my life by very, very simple sayings. One of the best is "It takes what it takes." When I look at my past, rather than look at it with regret, guilt or sorrow, I look at it like each and every event was exactly what was needed to get me to this moment in time, right here and right now. If I'm willing, I can begin all over and learn from the past and make my life the best it can be.

I'd encourage you to seize the moment and throw off the past and the shackles of societies brainwashing and follow your heart and be what you've always wanted to be.

I wish you all the best!
Bob

 

[ilovemyvan]

Hello WayneL.

Welcome to the tribe, even if you never go on the road full time let me tell you, you have found the best forum there is. I'm sure you know that already but it's worth mentioning regardless, it can be dangerous to stop your meds too quickly. It is highly recommended to slowly reduce until you're completely off, rather than stop over night.

Nicole

 

[Queen]

Hi Wayne,

So glad you decided to chime in and let folks get to know you. It's a life changing thing to one day look up from that societally imposed grindstone and see a whole world waiting for you. Congratulations, especially for being able to do it through a medically induced haze.

Welcome!

 

[rvpopeye]

Wayne
Welcome aboard , great to see you have made it here .

The CRVL forums are a awesome place to find out about a new lifestyle and guide you on the road to a new you !

Ask us anything and be prepared to be amazed by all the responses you get!

 

[MikeRuth]

WayneL your in the right place, there are not many forums of any kind that have such a good group of folks.

I'm not full time either and I'm still working from home but I'm heading to a free'er life and working on my van conversion all with the help of the good folks here,

Good luck to you.

Mike R

 

[Jim Plow]

   I am 62 years old and have lived in three towns my entire life. I have worked uninterrupted since before I finished school. My entire life has been about work and providing for my family. 

Hi [size=x-large]Wayne, [/size]

Sounds like its time to start to enjoying life again. You made the first step...You said hello. Now grab your boots one at a time and give a good tug! Pack your stuff and head out the door. Don't look back.

Look me up at the RTR and I will have a hot cup of coffie waiting for you.

 

[jimindenver]

Hi Wayne

I'm not on the road either but keep it as a goal. Being here gives hope knowing that it is possible.

Jim

 

[ryegal]

Hi Wayne, Welcome this is an awesome place good people   Please come to Quartsite  This is really a site to see. come pull up a chair and enjoy the friendship share stories. laugh relax enjoy. This will be my first trip with the group and I am so excited!  Sometimes the father I get away from home the more relaxed I get and that has nothing to do with my family I just need to go .... When I  get going my whole body just starts to relax  and I enjoy the adventure.  It is such a freeing  feeling for me.

 

[wayneL]

Thanks for the big welcome everyone. I have spent the last couple days looking and bought a van for traveling. I suppose I have been waiting for somebody to talk me into a fun adventure. Think I will load a few things and have a couple tailgate parties down at Auburn games with my son then hit the road to the wide open west. Hope to meet some of you soon
Wayne

 

[cyndi]

Sounds like a great plan, Wayne. Hope you're heading for Quartzsite in January!