Breakups & Divorce Support Group

Just broke up with someone or in the midst of a difficult divorce? Breaking up is difficult no matter what the circumstances are. They say that time heals all wounds, but sometimes a listening ear or a hug can work wonders for the heart. Whether you need a place to vent, someone to hold you to No Contact, or need advice about what to do, we're here to help.

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BrooklynnMB 04/13/2015

My eyes are so swollen from crying I look horrible. I can't work tonight but I'm not sick. I'd feel bad. But seriously I can't work. Is it ok to call in sick today?

helerown 04/13/2015

Im sorry your heart is hurting so badly. I actually called in today because of the fact I haven't slept and my anxiety is the workers its ever been. If you don't feel it will negatively affect your job, take a day or two. Your heart is sick regardless of the fact that your not physically sick. The one con is that work can sometimes distract us when we feel this way, being alone with too much time to think has it's downfalls.

MrCellophane 04/13/2015

What? Your mental health isn't part of your HEALTH? Oh yes it is! So you have my permission to take a "Mental Health Sick Day."

That said, I agree with helerown that sometimes going to work can help to distract us from our problems. It might help to ground you and remind you that not everything in your life is in transition.

Then again, I don't know what you do for a living. I mean, if your a brain surgeon or a crisis help line operator, I think it might be best for you to call in sick.

BrooklynnMB 04/13/2015

I'm a nurse. And I can't even think straight.

broken234 04/13/2015

Then you really need to take a sick day. You have to worry about being able to take care of patients. If you can't think straight there is no reason to go to work. Don't risk losing your license over making some avoidable mistakes.

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