I split from DH earlier this year - for many reasons. Am definitely much happier without him. He was controlling, mildly abusive and did not make me happy. I felt I was treading on egg shells all the time, lost all self confidence etc.
I have a very loving and supportive family, but no friends really. I don't know why, I think I've just been too introvert and have no confidence that people will be interested in me. My confidence has definitely improved since being on my own. I have had counselling and certainly feel better about myself. But how do I start again now? I don't want a partner, I'd just like to make a life for myself. We have young children, the youngest being only 7 so I'm quite busy with them but I do want to do something for myself and have people to do things with. But surely everyone else my age already has friends and not waiting around to make more? Is it possible to start a social life at my age?
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Severino · 26/10/2016 22:06
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