Bank Holiday loneliness

[TrolleyBusLove]

Just looking for support really, I know there are others who must be in a similar position

The Bank holiday has really brought it home - no friends, family distant, marriage falling apart (I’ve mentally checked out due to his long term poor treatment, I’m making baby steps towards leaving but it’s so hard)

ive no one to talk to, not just about important stuff, but even just have a laugh with.

Self pity isn’t great I know, but really feeling it tonight!

thinking of those on the same boat.

Nothing wrong with a bit of self pity, but once that's out of the way you need to start being proactive about getting out there and meeting people. Don't expect friendships to just happen you have to seed them and nurture them.

What are you interested in? Knitting, walking, running, singing, absailing? There are usually groups for most interests. Look on Facebook, look on Meetup. A poster on another thread has joined a local netball club for older women and she's loving it.

I started my own Meetup group and it's been brilliant for me. This weekend we've been to an evening event and a daytime visit to a beautiful garden today.

Things won't change until you put effort into it.

Oh bless you. I had a few bank holidays like that, then I vouched to find stuff to do.
On Friday I want to see a blues band. On my own. I just chatted to people.
Saturday I planned to clean, but it was beautiful out there I went to see the bluebells, I took a picnic with me, and my camera. So Sunday I cleaned (and read on a bench with a cup of coffee and went for a swim). Had an early night.
Today I walked about 12km, I went to a stretch class, I cooked some noodles with veg, had a hot bath with some salts.
I did bake a cake and took some to a couple of neighbours, so we had a little chat. Because I finished my book club book I texted a couple of people about it.
Just little bits. I’ll never have a big family, and that’s ok.

Ive posted about the exact same thing - i left last year after 24 years. Im struggling too. Sending a hand hold x