How to manage feeling lonely

[Raver84]

Hi everyone
I'm 5 months into divorce, still living together whilst he finds a place to rent. Live totally separate lives. Only communicate about the kids.
How do other cope with feeling lonely, did this ever get better, was it when you met a new partner or did you embrace single life? I'm no where near ready to meet anyone but beibg on my own feels not great. In the day I do a degree and enjoy running and reading, and 3 night a week I work. Rest of time I'm busy with the kids but I do feel alone.any advise or tips would be so welcome.

I don't live with ex husband, although we were all in the same house for a year after separating. I've embraced the single life and it's been lovely getting to know myself again. I've taught myself how to put down boundaries and what I will and won't accept and over time it's been an eye opener. Kids are with me 12 out of 14 days so not always easy but I look back at my previous self and I'm so so happy I made the choice to split.
Good luck. Reconnect with friends and take time to know yourself, date if you want to but it's not imperative. I will at some point but I'm not there yet.

Thanks its good to hear you went through the living together bit too and seem to have come out the other side stronger. I just feel like I'm treading water here But I am spending time healing, resting and focusing on the kids so it's OK. I'm am often frightened of the future though and being alone forever but I then think to myself I've been on my own for 5 months anyway emotionally and practically too.