I Know I Am Getting Stronger But....

J., I can't say I've been in your shoes. I do know that you didn't ask for this circumstance with your husband, but I do think that there will be light at the end of the tunnel for you. It's just hard to see it now.

I agree with the other ladies to seek out a church. Try several before picking one. Try not to go to one that is judgmental about divorce. That wouldn't help you at all. Try to find one where people are warm and friendly. If they have Sunday School, that might be a place to meet people.

Seek out women friends as well. You don't need any male friends at this point. You might end up feeling more for them than you should, and you don't need that in your life right now.

Hoping so much that you can get through the holidays. I'm glad your son gives you hugs and kisses. That's wonderful.

Hugs,
Dawn

I am so sorry you are down and just lonely. Sometimes we all feel that way even if we have a SO. You are kind of new again to this being on your own.
This is not an easy time of year for that kind of thing.

Try to find a church around you. They can be the arms of Christ at this time in your life.
Praying for you.

I only came across this post today, and want to respond even though you say you're feeling better.

Just yesterday a fellow mom blogger & I were commenting about how, as people (and especially as moms), on some level we're all interconnected. I totally believe that, just as I totally believe that there is a reason (and both good and bad) to every situation we find ourselves in ... even if we can't see it at the time.

For many of us the period around Christmas and New Year tends to be particularly challenging. The one prayer that REALLY helps me deal with things is the Serenity Prayer:

"God grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
The Courage to change the things I can,
And the Wisdom to know the difference!"

Sometimes I just repeat those 3 lines to myself over and over again, until I get clarity over whether the issue is one I must accept or is something that's in my power to change.

I'd also like to share the following with you:

"I honour the place in you in which the entire Universe dwells.
I honour the place in you which is of Love, of Truth, of Light and of Peace.
When you are in that place in you and I am in that place in me, we are One!"

You are never really alone! If you ever feel the need to "vent" privately, feel free to email me - ____@____.com. Meanwhile I'm sending you love and best wishes for a happy and peaceful Festive Season.

Sorry Jess!!! hang in there girl. I'm not sure your full situation and you are right - this too will pass. Make sure to reach out to anyone you can if you are feeling too overwhelmed to handle things. It's surprising the people that really love and support us in our life especially in the more isolating times... sometimes we just have to reach out and give it too to receive it. Kisses to you and your son! (((((Hugs))))))

Every day is a brand new day!
You are not weak, even though you feel like it, and being alone is better than wishing you were.
You have to learn to appreciate this freedom you have - it can be a little scary at first - but it can be glorious - as long as you are open to the possibilities.
Happiness comes from inside you.
You will find it!

Remember only the strong can stand alone. Hang in there. i know how hard it is I've been single most of my adult life. But being single is better than being in a bad relationship.

Blessings to you. Keep your faith that things will get better! Maybe grow your spiritual life. Do you belong to a church? That is is a great way to find some love and support.