Hi, I was wondering if anyone could offer advice on moving away from ex and family to start again somewhere new? How long does it take to settle in and make friends? Did you regret it? Or was it the best thing you ever did?
I'm in the middle of a divorce and would really like to move when I'm through, mainly for a fresh start and to have a new life.
I've got somewhere in mind but it's a good 3 hour drive from where I am now and I won't know anybody.
The upsides are that job prospects are a lot better there than where I am currently, and it's a smallish city, so I'm hoping I'll meet new people and other single mums like me.
The downsides I guess are that I won't have anyone to call on for support, at least in the short-term. I'm worried I'll be very lonely. Won't have much cash for babysitting so it's not like I'll be going out every night.
Currently, I live near my brother but don't see him very much, and most of my friends in current location are 'couple' friends that I probably won't see much of post-split. But, on the other hand I've lived here for 7 years, and know the place, and I do have friends here.
My question is: am I mad? My DD is only 3 so hasn't started school yet, which is another big consideration as I don't want to uproot her once she's settled.
thanks for any advice.