Life After Divorce Support Group

This community is dedicated to starting over after a divorce. With the marriage over, how do individuals begin a new chapter in their lives and what hurdles do they face? Divorce is often one of the most traumatic periods in a person's life. Studies show it is the second-most stressful event in life, after the death of a spouse.

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tammib 01/14/2014

Is your life so dull that you find yourself waiting for a post on Facebook, Twitter, Daily Strength, etc..? I do. I am going to volunteer at the homeless shelter and maybe other places so I can do something with all of this time I used to spend with my ex.

tammib 01/14/2014

I guess not. hahahahahaha good night DS nation.

MyTrueColors 01/15/2014

Hey tammi, this group is a little less active than some of the others. I think volunteer work is a good start. Have you considered taking some adult ed classes at your local community college or checking w/your library to see what types of groups meet there? I found a great discussion group that way & the local gem & mineral society meets there too.

I'm actually enjoying getting to know myself and expanding my interests & learning new things. :-)

Gwinnie 01/15/2014

Hey, tammi, yes I can truly relate but as time goes on you will start to find stuff that you want to because you will tire of old routines. Go ahead with your plans to volunteer and know it does get better gets better. Take care ;)

luvmygirl4 01/15/2014

I've sat refreshing Facebook too, not just after the breakup. Its kind of a bad habit :/ When I notice I am doing it I now stand up and do something else.

I have plenty to do, its just Facebook is an easy "fix" and doesn't take much effort :P

deleted_user 02/13/2014

Makes you wonder what we did before we had social media, doesn't it? Volunteering is excellent. I agree with My True Colors. Find ways to get out and meet people you can share your life with.

new2free 03/02/2014

Hi Tammi, I know what you mean. At times I have felt like my life is like that.
Have you had a look to see whether meetup.com has any groups or activities in your area? That has been a great place for me to get out and meet new people. To helps start to build a new life for myself and make new circles of friends.
The volunteering is another great way to feel better about oneself, meet like minded people and fill some of that spare time.
In a way thank heavenes for the socail media sites, because imagine how cut off from the world we would feel without them to help us feel a bit of a connection with others.
Good luck in finding things to do.

Karenhopeful 03/03/2014

There was definitely a (long) time in the 'immediate' (read that as 2 years or so) when I also really experienced not quite knowing what to do with myself. Eventually, I became more comfortable in my new life and am no longer defining myself as divorced. My life is increasingly fuller and fuller. It takes time. Your day will come too.

jaclyn1973 03/06/2014

No I dont wait for a post by him, if that's what you mean. We are no contact.

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