Rencently my husband and I were invited to our church’s hangout group, a group of 22 -32 year old individuals who just want come community.
Since we were invited by my friend I knew I thought this would be the perfect time to go since I knew she’d be there.
I was really nervous…it’s called young professionals group so I thought the first thing that people would ask is what do you do for work?
I hate that question. In my mind it’s either “nothing” well why is it nothing I’m actually chronically ill. Then that just opens a huge can of worms that I don’t want to get into.
So the day the hangout came, we had a very busy morning and middle of the day. I really wanted to bail but then my friend texted saying she made sure there was safe gluten free items for us to eat. And after that text we had to go!
In the car I was nervous kept thinking how it will go, if I’ll feel sick, how the conversations will be. We walked up to the door and walked into the backyard. Saw people. And sat down in a nice comfy backyard couch.
I’m so happy my husband was there because we started talking to a really nice girl. Me and her clicked right away, but when she asked what we do for work, my husband jumped in saying his job and then saying “well my wife makes her own press on nails, and she does some ad work on the side, plus her Etsy shop.”
It felt GOOD. To be supported and not alone. He made me feel like I actually had accomplished something with the work I’ve been doing.
The hangout went great! I made a new friend! And we are planning to go every time!
Love, T
Teresa Love 
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