It's been nearly a year, but I've caught up again...
...And Airen's not looking so good. From what I've gathered, the past semester at U of L, along with the hostile political atmosphere--particularly the "War on Women"--have left Airen stressed out; as a result, she's started to put on a few pounds. Also, there was a death in her family recently, which has no doubt affected everyone, and has led Airen to start looking at life somewhat differently.
The good news: She passed all of her spring classes, and she's getting back on track with her body--sources tell me she's taking the walkpath and steps in to work, and she's trying to mind what she eats. She's had a recent windfall, which will be of great help to her as she finds a new home.
Where dating is concerned, it appears Airen's not looking. She acknowledges now that she's not ready for a relationship. I know of the bitterness she's held on to for years, and now it looks like she's trying to own up to it so she can do something about it. Until very recently she's been trying to hold it in for both her own sake and for the sake of others, but past situations involving two different men have reopened some old wounds, presenting a new opportunity to heal.
I applaud her for her willingness to take the necessary steps to change, however big or small, and will support her all the way.
