I really opened my mouth and inserted my foot this time.
As I mentioned in my introduction post, I have a very supportive (if not even encouraging) significant other. She has accepted me and we are working together to make a better life for both of us. She is an incredible woman and I love her very much.
I told her when I joined the site a couple of weeks ago and she was happy about it (we had both been "lurking" since I came out to her). She told me on Friday that she had joined the site as well so we can share in the experience and learn together. Unfortunately, the knuckle dragging part of me came out and I said something stupid. Instead of accepting her, I told her the only reason she joined was because she did not trust me because I did not think she could relate to the things one the site.
Well, as you can imagine, I hurt her feelings pretty bad. It was wrong of me to accuse her of spying on me and I feel really bad. She has a good heart and her intentions were true - she just wanted to provide advice and help from an accepting SO. Instead, she has told me she wants to give me space to explore and will not log on now. I know that she really does want to be involved and I want her involved.
Because she has not met the 10 post requirement her account is restricted. I am hoping some of our sisters here will post some encouragement for her on this thread and I can read it to her to get her involved again. I appreciate any help I can get.
Danielle
P.S. Her post name is Deana (heart) Danni