Meeting People In a Similar Situation

[annandcait]

I'm quite recently seperated (though the relationship had been going 'off' for a long time.)

I'd really love to meet up with other people in a similar situation ... but not sure where to start looking.

I moved away from my home town to be with my 'ex' and don't have a close circle of friends here - and the ones I do have are all married.

I'm not too fussed about dating yet - though I'd like to test the waters at some point (quite happy to just build friendships with people who have gone through the same experiences.)

So - does anyone know of any resources where you can be introduced to local people in a similar situation (I tried the mumsnet meet up boards - but all quiet there so far).

Thanks in advance

I'd love an answer to this one too!!! Luckily I've made 2 VERY good friends, & one is recently separated like me...but its sooo hard finding other single parents to be friends with in my area (Staffordshire)

Whereabouts are you? Mind you, my advice would actually be: seek out groups and activities that interest you rather than recently-separated-social clubs as, just becuase you are in the same situation as people doesn;t necessarily make them people you would want as friends.

I'm in Berkshire. I know what you are saying about people in the same situation, but right now I just need to be around people who know first hand what I am going through. Since my husband left me last week, I have found out that I am pregnant (with my 5th child) I suffer hyperemises and am basically useless for about 4 months. I have no family around me or any real support. It is going to be hell. Then - to add insult to injury it turns out that my husband has hooked up with an 'old friend' only days after leaving me.
I thought I was a really strong person - but I feel like giving up now ...

Oh annandcait lots and lots of hugs to you.

Your husband left you last week and has already hooked up with someone else?

I'm not separeated (yet) but I might aswell be, and I really wish you lived closer. I live in London.

I do understand your need for being with people in the same situation as you. I have some lovely friends, but they are so happily married that it makes me feel even more lonely to be with them iykwim.

And you just found out that you are pregnant? Have you told your husband? Will it make a difference if you do? Would you want him back anyway?

I'll be thinking of you, I'm sure you'll be sleeping by now, but i'll check on you tomorrow.

All the best and keep strong xxx