Been to stay with a friend for a few nights who has a beautiful new baby, a gorgeous home in a lovely area and a fab husband. Had a great time but now have returned to my empty house, family at war, don't really know what to do this evening and just feel a bit sad and lonely. End up feeling like this a lot of evenings.
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Xiaoxiong ·
15/09/2020 20:14
Aww 
I know it's so hard not to compare but you really mustn't - your friend might have all sorts of struggles you can't see and she might be envious of things in your life. I know it's so hard to see it though when you feel lonely.
What do you enjoy? What do you usually do in the evenings that is fun? I'm currently reading my way through the Patrick O'Brian novels, I have them all on kindle and I'm on book 11 at the moment. I have to keep googling nautical and bird-related words I don't know!! It's fab - and then I'm going to rewatch Master and Commander with dishy Russell Crowe which was based on the books!
imissthesouth ·
15/09/2020 21:21
Hi @AIBU22
Sending my love, it's a tough time for us all lately, are you going to work or anything so you get socialisation out of the house? How about taking up a hobby or meeting up with friends. Until I had my kids i used to feel super lonely at night as DH would work. Hugs
HMSSophie ·
15/09/2020 22:04
@Xiaoxiong
Aww I know it's so hard not to compare but you really mustn't - your friend might have all sorts of struggles you can't see and she might be envious of things in your life. I know it's so hard to see it though when you feel lonely.
What do you enjoy? What do you usually do in the evenings that is fun? I'm currently reading my way through the Patrick O'Brian novels, I have them all on kindle and I'm on book 11 at the moment. I have to keep googling nautical and bird-related words I don't know!! It's fab - and then I'm going to rewatch Master and Commander with dishy Russell Crowe which was based on the books!
I know it's so hard not to compare but you really mustn't - your friend might have all sorts of struggles you can't see and she might be envious of things in your life. I know it's so hard to see it though when you feel lonely. What do you enjoy? What do you usually do in the evenings that is fun? I'm currently reading my way through the Patrick O'Brian novels, I have them all on kindle and I'm on book 11 at the moment. I have to keep googling nautical and bird-related words I don't know!! It's fab - and then I'm going to rewatch Master and Commander with dishy Russell Crowe which was based on the books!
xiao omg those are my books to save in the event of a house fire ... best series ever. EVER.
Sorry to hijack the thread.
Sunnydaysstillhere ·
16/09/2020 11:36
Op similar family situ here. Learned a few sad facts last night - things worse than I thought.
On the bright side I bet you get more sleep than your friend is!.
Make time to do something for YOU today.
Sunnydaysstillhere ·
16/09/2020 11:48
Remember as much as this place is full of vipers there is good support here too.
I wish mn had been around when I was younger.. I have no family or friends except dh +dc. It is tough. Dealing with family fallout is a big deal alone.
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