Starting a new Life
Watch this postHi All, Hope every is well, I have not been on the forum for while, so it's like starting again!! I now find myself about to start a new life, on my own and as it stand I have no choice to move away, although I don't really see family here. I would like some info and advice on starting on my own (after 30 years of marriage and no my choice to end it) I will have limited funds and will certainly want to work, but it is the social side of this that I would really appreciate guidance. Has anybody else been through this and how did you establish yourself. Don't want to give a sob story but would really appreciate some info and a chat with someone who is able to give advice. Thank you !
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Making new friends may need a little work, but joining local groups will really help you.
The WI has changed immensely, and has young, old and in between members. They also have other groups to join such as, walkers club, book club, craft group, theatre/cinema group, which would get you out and about on a regular basis.
I hope your Silver surfer friends are able to offer you some support and comfort on your journey to a new life.
Also know that time does heal -- so stay busy so times goes by faster. Before you know it, you'll look back and realize it wasn't such a bad thing. One door closes, but many open
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go out there and knock em dead , and the very best of luck.. Tom !
Moving somewhere so different is daunting and unfortunately my daughters for now seem to be with their father, so very much on my own.
I am trying to be positive and your words help, so thank you.
It can be quite daunting, doing things on your own. For instance, I used to find that some people thought I was weird, going on holiday on my own. But that was compensated for, because I found that loads of other people were on their own, and you just meet someone along the way, and you get chatting. Just in the street, on a bus, or in a cafe. Now I'm married, nobody starts chatting to me because I'm with my husband!
Your limited funds won't stop you walking down the street, or sitting down on a park bench. These are the places you will find people talking to you for free! Some of them, you may get to know and meet new friends.
Take it slow.
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