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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djruawake 12/21/2008

Is there anyone out there that is a senior citizen and after being married to the same person forever now finds herself/himself alone and can't understand how their spouse can just walk away from their marriage?

deleted_user 12/21/2008

Yes, awake. There are many of us. And it's a horrible and devastating feeling. Those of us in our age group were raised to believe in "till death do us part" and actually witnessed that it was possible. We based all our hopes and dreams on that premise and now we are faced with the cruel reality that it's not entirely true. It totally up-ends one's entire belief system about life and self.

But there is still life to live and it will be good again one day. Please be good to yourself and love yourself. Hang on. You are not alone.

Sending you lots of (((((hugs and love))))

wm98 12/21/2008

I don't think it matters how old you are or how long you've been marrired, hurt is hurt and being alone is tough especially if you've been with someone for an extensive amount of time.
In regards to trying to understand why people to walk away from a long term relationship is something that we will never fully comprehend.

deleted_user 12/21/2008

My mother is 81 and my father is 79. They divorced 5 years ago. He lives with a woman now and my mother is content.

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