YOUR HEALING STORY
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This story was sent by Anne - a daughter of Kaitlyn who has had a very interesting love life turnaround. Enjoy :)
Kaitlyn and Will’s journey began when they were young students, falling in love and marrying at just 18. However, their marriage didn't last. Both came from families where discussing problems was not something they'd do, so they adhered to expectations rather than confronting their feelings. They dreamt of having children, but when that did not happen, the unhappiness between them grew, ultimately leading to their divorce.
In the years that followed, they crossed paths occasionally, even sharing a kiss once. However, neither pursued a deeper connection; Kaitlyn suspected Will’s kiss was motivated by nostalgia and a little alcohol, while Will interpreted it as a goodbye kiss. The truth was they both missed each other but were too afraid to acknowledge their feelings.
As time passed, both rebuilt their lives separately. Kaitlyn found love again with Jason, while Will married Sharon. Although Will remained in their hometown, Kaitlyn moved away and only returned sporadically. They became strangers.
Fast forward to Kaitlyn's 65th birthday celebration, her granddaughter arrived with a new boyfriend. He turned out to be Will’s grandson. At this point, Kaitlyn and Will had nearly forgotten each other. Kaitlyn’s husband, Jason, had tragically passed away in a car accident, and Will had divorced Sharon long ago. After 45 years apart, both had healed from their past issues, learning the importance of communication in both their personal and family lives.
Three years later, their grandchildren decided to get married. Kaitlyn and Will started to see each other through their family connections too. Will said that he felt for her right away. After this wedding, at the age of 69, they decided to remarry too. While their grandchildren got divorced a few years later, Kaitlyn and Will stayed together. They often joke that they are still the same people, with the same quirks that had once irritated them about each other. However, they learned to embrace their differences and share their lives together.
How did you heal? What did you do to change the circumstances?
New generations opened up a lot of topics they never acknowledged. It was difficult to keep up and change their habits but I think they both wanted to be close to us and wanted to understand us. Family was also an important part of their grief. It's really the kids that showed them who they are.
What's one thing you learned?
That you'll never change the core of who you are.
Will says that 'The most sexual connection isn't beauty. It's how you see one another. We're almost 70 but she makes me feel 20 when we go to bed. '
Where are you now?
They're married but live separately. Love has a different meaning for them now. Their lives have involved around their families and it will always stay this way. Besides, they became too comfortable on their own but they share moments together that they always look forward to.