...to struggle with being alone?

[DustMyselfOff]

It's something I've been thinking about a lot since 'D'H fucked off - I've been with him for all my adult life and even before him I preferred to be around people than not. I'm a classic extrovert and being with people energises and refuels me and over the years I haven't had to be on my own much, except for odd periods that always had a set end date so I could just enjoy them as a brief experience.

And now I'm on my own and having to resign myself to this as my immediate and medium term future, perhaps even my long term future, who knows. Does anyone else struggle like this? Am I utterly pitiful to find it one of the most horrendous bits of this whole experience? How can I change my approach to make the thought of being on my own a positive? I want to thrive, not just survive. I am determined to live well and get the best revenge but first I have to vault this hurdle.

Might be a nice time to join some clubs. Climbing is really sociable and friendly.

Gosh i would love to get out and do some activities but the reality of my situation is that i will either be at work or caring for my kids and on the very odd occasion I'm childfree and up to date with essential activities like laundry I'll catch up with friends. It's all the alone at a family event/alone in the evening/alone in life bits I'm dreading...

I've no tips I'm afraid but I know exactly how you feel. I could have written that post

Chatting to friends and family on the phone helped me, as did Mumsnet!
Btw my family and friends would phone me after the kids were in bed. I was lucky maybe.
Be proud of yourself. Id faff around a lot setting the table for breakfast just to amuse myself. I worked full time to therefore planning ahead always and being organised and positive.
The feeling of freedom is wonderful. And yes I was out and about on ex's time with the DC's.
I hope you're ok
We're always here too don't forget