Hi all,
This is on behalf of my sister as she is utterly heartbroken at the moment and I would do anything to help her.
A bit of context: I'm obviously biased but I think she is one of the kindest, most generous people I have ever met, but is struggling so much. 2 days before Christmas her 10 year relationship ended, and despite him being a gaslighting, emotionally abusive idiot she still loves him and blames herself.
Over the years she has become very isolated and has no friends, so has to start from scratch. I live three hours away, and our mum died a couple of years ago. Despite looking amazing for her age she is convinced that she is too old and no one will ever want her (she's 54.) She accepts that she needs to spend some time single, but due to a difficult upbringing she really struggles with loneliness which is partly why she has stayed with him for so long.
I will obviously be there for her as much as possible but due to work and distance I'd love some ideas of things she can do to meet new people, and hopefully eventually a lovely man.
She is over 22 years older than me so the things I can think of she feels are a bit 'young' for her.
Things she likes: dogs, walking, she loves live music, cooking, eating out. She has also discussed going abroad to build a school or something to get some space.
Anyway sorry for waffling on, but any ideas or advice you have would be very appreciated as I love her so much.
Thanks
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Would really appreciate your help please lovely nest of vipers
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Iamchanging · 26/12/2016 23:13
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