I recently separated after 17 years of marriage. No children. I am here to make some friends and hopefully talk to some others who are struggling to start over again. I work full time as a Vocational Trainer teaching Industrial Sewing to long term unemployed adults. It is a very rewarding job as I get to help people and do something I am naturally good at and enjoy doing, that is sewing and teaching.
I recently separated after 17 years of marriage. No children. I am here to make some friends and hopefully talk to some others who are struggling to start over again. I work full time as a Vocational Trainer teaching Industrial Sewing to long term unemployed adults. It is a very rewarding job as I get to help people and do something I am naturally good at and enjoy doing, that is sewing and teaching.
I am a very creative person, love cooking, sewing, craft and art of all types. I am keen to travel both here in Australia and overseas. I want to explore other cultures and try new things.
I am a very creative person, love cooking, sewing, craft and art of all types. I am keen to travel both
May 29, 2009 7:14am
This week I hit a bit of a wall. I got a head cold and cancelled my 2 personal training sessions. I'm also tired of this plateau - …
May 2, 2009 9:22pm
Well I've finally been informed that I get to keep my job for the next 3 years. That's providing my boss can get the program supported …
April 17, 2009 9:36pm
I can feel better about myself. I have been getting out with the social group meetings, and am starting to build a new network of …
April 17, 2009 9:18pm
I felt so good on Thursday. I have finally cracked the 100 KG barrier, and have now lost a total of 11.5 KG since January. I now weigh …
April 9, 2009 10:48pm
OK, well I have finally started to lose weight again. Yay! I'm feeling relieved, because my greatest fear is that I'll do …
I WAS JUST THINKING OF YOU AND THOUGHT ID SEND U A HUG
JUST CURIOUS WHERE ABOUTS IN BRISSY DO YOU LIVE. I COME DOWN TO BRISYY EVERY NOW AND THEN AND WHEN I COME DOWN MAYBE WE COULD GO AND HAVE COFFEE IF THAT IS OK WITH U HUGS WENDY
ITS WENDY AGAIN SONIA I LIVED IN BRISSY NEARLY ALL MY LIFE.WE ONLY MOVED TO THE COUNTRY FIVE YEARS AGO.IT GREAT TO HAVE ANOTHER AUSSIE TO TALK TO HUGS WENDY
I'm glad to see someone else going through this, I've found you and read about your goal and it is very inspiring! I support you :)
Regarding the website I recommended, since you're not ready to risk, you might consider registering under their category "Just Looking for Now" or "Just Friends/Penpals". I was just thinking if you posted your photo and got some good feedback, it would give you a boost! Hugs.
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Separated after 17 years of marriage, and finding it difficult at present. Feeling lonely on the weekends, miss the sense of belonging to a family (even if it was only the illusion of one).
Separated after 17 years of marriage. No chance of reconciliation. I am finding it difficult adjusting to being alone.
I am separated for 12 months following 17 years of marriage. Am finding it difficult learning to live alone and feeling lonely. I also think I am feeling sad as a natural part of the grieving process. I want to feel happy again, and confident, and love myself unconditionally. It's difficult no longer being part of a family, miss the sense of belonging to someone.
I have been gaining and losing weight for most of my life. I went on my first diet at 8 years of age, and have spent the majority of my life trying to lose weight and keep it off. This year I am trying to once again reach a healthy weight and this time, keep it off. It's such a time consuming thing, I really would like to eat whatever I want without having to worry about gaining weight. I just want a healthy lifestyle where my weight is maintained.
