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Looking for love in the right place
Originally appeared on spirituality.com
The summer following my junior year in college, I was feeling pretty devastated and dismayed. Here's why: Although I really wanted a college education, I also believed I would find a husband while I was in school. I had just broken up with my boyfriend, however, and was no longer hopeful that my husband was on campus, waiting for me to show up.
I just wanted to be loved. I wanted to matter to someone, to be special. Fear of never finding lasting love imprisoned my thoughts, crippling right reasoning and paralyzing my judgment.
On the July 4th weekend, I headed to the beach with a friend, where we hoped to meet some cute guys. One thing led to another, and I was seduced by my fears into a weekend of immoral behavior. I didn’t even recognize myself that weekend. It was like I was watching someone else.
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