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Feeling a bit meh

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bubblesdeville40 · 04/08/2022 11:53

Hi everyone,

I don't know how to start this and I also don't want to waffle on, but I'm basically feeling a bit 💩. I feel really lonely and more so since having my baby.

I have friends, but I no longer have a friendship group as it's kind of dispersed since I divorced and people just grew apart. I see all these women with the girl groups and groups chats and don't have that and I miss/want it.

I had my first baby during covid, so there were only a few classes I was able to go to towards the latter part of my mat leave which meant I didn't even meet new mums. I also feel sad about that too. My son is at nursery now, but I have zero clue who the parents are if all the children in my sons class which I assume is normal?!

I don't really know how to explain how I feel properly, but wondered if I'm the only one out there without a group of friends. My partner has had his friends for years and I don't have that - it makes me envious.

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RuthW · 04/08/2022 11:57

I recommend you join a WI - not the nearest but one that suits you. Join a good active one and you will be out every week if you choose. You will make loads of new friends. What area are you in?

bubblesdeville40 · 04/08/2022 13:15

@RuthW

Is this the Womens institute? They seem to be all a lot older with grown up children in the one near me or am I thinking of something different to you? X

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RuthW · 04/08/2022 13:38

Yes the Womens' Institute. I'm assuming you are over 18. Mine has members from 20s-70s. You may have to try several before you get one that's for you though.

RuthW · 04/08/2022 13:39

I have a adult child as I'm one of the old ones at 54. We have loads with children under 5.

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