Terry A Moore

Retired nonconformist far left wing radical. (Clean hippie) I started and ran numerous counseling businesses and spent much of my working career doing political advocacy work. My counseling programs were mostly classes for people who were abusive. I created an evidenced based curriculum model influenced heavily by principles of nonviolence and equality. You know, putting that "peace and love" hippie shit into real life practice. I thought of my work as kind of a personal peace advocate.

Nothing is more of a turn off to me than a ranting conservative....or fundamentalist religious zealot. Both sadden my heart. I no longer watch news or participate much in political debates or arguments. Too much negative energy for me. I feel like I've "done my time" trying to fix society. Today I focus on fixing myself to be the best I can be. Compassion, kindness, integrity are words that mean a lot to me.

A year ago I had a health crises and had to stop working. I am happily married but I was unprepared for the amount of loneliness and isolation my forced retirement has brought to me. I'm concerned about putting too much pressure on Kim by being home so much. Still, I have no intention of returning to work. I'm grateful for the lack of pressure and responsibility. My businesses and my career were my life and my hobby. So I'm currently trying to find a new passion. The business part of my career is what I'm so glad to be done with. I really do miss the human interaction of working. I love just sitting and talking with people. Put me on a patio with a cup of coffee and someone nice and friendly to talk to and I'm in heaven.

The health issue that forced my retirement is not yet identified, as to causation, thus not cured. So I have extreme fatigue and can't walk far or stand for too long. I'm a veteran with PTSD and a Somatic Disorder, which may or may not be related. Who knows? I just trust that someday one of my doctors will figure it out. I'm more focused on finding peace, balance, serenity, and happiness a day at a time.

I have spent the past year working hard to recover and get myself well and healthy. I'm about 6' 225 because I've lost over 60 pounds in the past six months. My goal is to lose another 40 pounds. Everyone is surprised by my commitment and dedication to becoming thin.

I have a scooter that I carry in my trunk in case I need it. I expect to be cured and exercising to rebuild my muscle strength before the end of this year.

Part of my treatment is I'm a legal medical cannabis patient. It is unfortunately still illegal in Indiana. So I have a second residence established in Champaign, Illinois which is my legal residence. Frankly, it does bother me A LOT that my behavior is criminal in my home state. Every day I have thoughts of selling our condo in Indianapolis and moving but the thought of being farther away from kids and grandkids is too difficult right now. I do have my attorney on speed dial....just in case.

I'm seeking friends for daytime coffee dates or lunch and conversation. Let's talk and share a few laughs. I practice rigorous honesty and compassion. I am not cheating on my wife. I am seeking friendship only. Would you like someone to hangout and talk to? I may be your guy.

Peace